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Subtract 4/32 from 1/49

1/49 - 4/32 is -41/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    1/49 = 1 × 32/49 × 32 = 32/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    4/32 = 4 × 49/32 × 49 = 196/1568
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/1568 - 196/1568 = 32 - 196/1568 = -164/1568
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/392

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