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Subtract 49/18 from 1/8

1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 2 13/18

1/8 - 49/18 is -187/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    49/18 = 49 × 4/18 × 4 = 196/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/72 - 196/72 = 9 - 196/72 = -187/72

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