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Subtract 24/49 from 63/12

1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 24/49

63/12 - 24/49 is 933/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    63/12 = 63 × 49/12 × 49 = 3087/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    24/49 = 24 × 12/49 × 12 = 288/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3087/588 - 288/588 = 3087 - 288/588 = 2799/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 933/196
  6. In mixed form: 4149/196

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