Subtract 36/49 from 56/12, Solve 4 8/12

Subtract 36/49 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 36/49

56/12 - 36/49 is 578/147.

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,
56/12 = 56 × 49/12 × 49 = 2744/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
36/49 = 36 × 12/49 × 12 = 432/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/588 - 432/588 = 2744 - 432/588 = 2312/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 578/147
In mixed form: 3137/147

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