Subtract 5/49 from 1/8
1/8 - 5/49 is 9/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
1/8 = 1 × 49/8 × 49 = 49/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
5/49 = 5 × 8/49 × 8 = 40/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/392 - 40/392 = 49 - 40/392 = 9/392
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