Subtract 9/49 from 4/36
4/36 - 9/49 is -32/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
4/36 = 4 × 49/36 × 49 = 196/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
9/49 = 9 × 36/49 × 36 = 324/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1764 - 324/1764 = 196 - 324/1764 = -128/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/441
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