Subtract 14/49 from 5/36
5/36 - 14/49 is -37/252.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 49/36 × 49 = 245/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
14/49 = 14 × 36/49 × 36 = 504/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/1764 - 504/1764 = 245 - 504/1764 = -259/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/252
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