Subtract 18/49 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 18/49
72/12 - 18/49 is 276/49.
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,
72/12 = 72 × 49/12 × 49 = 3528/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
18/49 = 18 × 12/49 × 12 = 216/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/588 - 216/588 = 3528 - 216/588 = 3312/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 276/49
- In mixed form: 531/49
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