Subtract 81/49 from 60/12, Solve 5 0/12

Subtract 81/49 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 32/49

60/12 - 81/49 is 164/49.

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,
81/49 = 81 × 12/49 × 12 = 972/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/588 - 972/588 = 2940 - 972/588 = 1968/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/49
In mixed form: 317/49

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