Subtract 2/49 from 6/12
6/12 - 2/49 is 45/98.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 49/12 × 49 = 294/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
2/49 = 2 × 12/49 × 12 = 24/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/588 - 24/588 = 294 - 24/588 = 270/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/98
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