Subtract 2/49 from 1/36
1/36 - 2/49 is -23/1764.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
1/36 = 1 × 49/36 × 49 = 49/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
2/49 = 2 × 36/49 × 36 = 72/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/1764 - 72/1764 = 49 - 72/1764 = -23/1764
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