Subtract 8/36 from 5/49
5/49 - 8/36 is -53/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
5/49 = 5 × 36/49 × 36 = 180/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
8/36 = 8 × 49/36 × 49 = 392/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/1764 - 392/1764 = 180 - 392/1764 = -212/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/441
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