Subtract 24/49 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 24/49
84/12 - 24/49 is 319/49.
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,
84/12 = 84 × 49/12 × 49 = 4116/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
24/49 = 24 × 12/49 × 12 = 288/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/588 - 288/588 = 4116 - 288/588 = 3828/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/49
- In mixed form: 625/49
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