Subtract 12/70 from 8/49
8/49 - 12/70 is -2/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
8/49 = 8 × 10/49 × 10 = 80/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
12/70 = 12 × 7/70 × 7 = 84/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/490 - 84/490 = 80 - 84/490 = -4/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/245
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