Subtract 49/28 from 8/12
1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 1 21/28
8/12 - 49/28 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/84 - 147/84 = 56 - 147/84 = -91/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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