Subtract 10/49 from 18/32
18/32 - 10/49 is 281/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
18/32 = 18 × 49/32 × 49 = 882/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
10/49 = 10 × 32/49 × 32 = 320/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/1568 - 320/1568 = 882 - 320/1568 = 562/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/784
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