Subtract 40/49 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 40/49
60/12 - 40/49 is 205/49.
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,
40/49 = 40 × 12/49 × 12 = 480/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/588 - 480/588 = 2940 - 480/588 = 2460/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/49
- In mixed form: 49/49
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