Subtract 35/49 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 35/49
60/12 - 35/49 is 30/7.
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,
60/12 = 60 × 49/12 × 49 = 2940/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
35/49 = 35 × 12/49 × 12 = 420/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/588 - 420/588 = 2940 - 420/588 = 2520/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
- In mixed form: 42/7
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