Subtract 40/49 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 40/49
90/12 - 40/49 is 655/98.
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,
90/12 = 90 × 49/12 × 49 = 4410/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
40/49 = 40 × 12/49 × 12 = 480/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/588 - 480/588 = 4410 - 480/588 = 3930/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 655/98
- In mixed form: 667/98
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