Subtract 45/56 from 16/49
16/49 - 45/56 is -187/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
16/49 = 16 × 8/49 × 8 = 128/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
45/56 = 45 × 7/56 × 7 = 315/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/392 - 315/392 = 128 - 315/392 = -187/392
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