Subtract 14/49 from 7/12
712 - 1449 is 2584.
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,
712 = 7 × 4912 × 49 = 343588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
1449 = 14 × 1249 × 12 = 168588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343588 - 168588 = 343 - 168588 = 175588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2584
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