Subtract 1/49 from 5/84
5/84 - 1/49 is 23/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
5/84 = 5 × 7/84 × 7 = 35/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
1/49 = 1 × 12/49 × 12 = 12/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/588 - 12/588 = 35 - 12/588 = 23/588
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