Subtract 8/81 from 7/49
7/49 - 8/81 is 25/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
7/49 = 7 × 81/49 × 81 = 567/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
8/81 = 8 × 49/81 × 49 = 392/3969 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/3969 - 392/3969 = 567 - 392/3969 = 175/3969 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/567
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