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Subtract 49/56 from 1/32

1/32 - 49/56 is -27/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 56 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    1/32 = 1 × 7/32 × 7 = 7/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    49/56 = 49 × 4/56 × 4 = 196/224
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/224 - 196/224 = 7 - 196/224 = -189/224
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/32

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