Subtract 27/49 from 2/6
2/6 - 27/49 is -32/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
2/6 = 2 × 49/6 × 49 = 98/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
27/49 = 27 × 6/49 × 6 = 162/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/294 - 162/294 = 98 - 162/294 = -64/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/147
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