Subtract 49/18 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 2 13/18
2/28 - 49/18 is -167/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
49/18 = 49 × 14/18 × 14 = 686/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/252 - 686/252 = 18 - 686/252 = -668/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/63
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