Subtract 5/49 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 5/49
50/12 - 5/49 is 1195/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
50/12 = 50 × 49/12 × 49 = 2450/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/588 - 60/588 = 2450 - 60/588 = 2390/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1195/294
- In mixed form: 419/294
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