Subtract 2/49 from 18/28
18/28 - 2/49 is 59/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
18/28 = 18 × 7/28 × 7 = 126/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
2/49 = 2 × 4/49 × 4 = 8/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/196 - 8/196 = 126 - 8/196 = 118/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/98
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