Subtract 7/32 from 8/49
8/49 - 7/32 is -87/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
8/49 = 8 × 32/49 × 32 = 256/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
7/32 = 7 × 49/32 × 49 = 343/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/1568 - 343/1568 = 256 - 343/1568 = -87/1568
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