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Subtract 1/49 from 7/12

7/12 - 1/49 is 331/588.

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,
    7/12 = 7 × 49/12 × 49 = 343/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    1/49 = 1 × 12/49 × 12 = 12/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    343/588 - 12/588 = 343 - 12/588 = 331/588

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