Subtract 36/49 from 54/12, Solve 4 6/12

Subtract 36/49 from 54/12

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 36/49

54/12 - 36/49 is 369/98.

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,
54/12 = 54 × 49/12 × 49 = 2646/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
36/49 = 36 × 12/49 × 12 = 432/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/588 - 432/588 = 2646 - 432/588 = 2214/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 369/98
In mixed form: 375/98

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