Subtract 10/32 from 10/49
10/49 - 10/32 is -85/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
10/49 = 10 × 32/49 × 32 = 320/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
10/32 = 10 × 49/32 × 49 = 490/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/1568 - 490/1568 = 320 - 490/1568 = -170/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/784
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