Subtract 6/49 from 1/32
1/32 - 6/49 is -143/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
1/32 = 1 × 49/32 × 49 = 49/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
6/49 = 6 × 32/49 × 32 = 192/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/1568 - 192/1568 = 49 - 192/1568 = -143/1568
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