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Subtract 10/49 from 1/36

1/36 - 10/49 is -311/1764.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    1/36 = 1 × 49/36 × 49 = 49/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    10/49 = 10 × 36/49 × 36 = 360/1764
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/1764 - 360/1764 = 49 - 360/1764 = -311/1764

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