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Subtract 6/49 from 1/8

1/8 - 6/49 is 1/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    1/8 = 1 × 49/8 × 49 = 49/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/392 - 48/392 = 49 - 48/392 = 1/392

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