Subtract 12/49 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 12/49
50/4 - 12/49 is 1201/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
50/4 = 50 × 49/4 × 49 = 2450/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
12/49 = 12 × 4/49 × 4 = 48/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/196 - 48/196 = 2450 - 48/196 = 2402/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1201/98
- In mixed form: 1225/98
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