Subtract 2/49 from 18/32
18/32 - 2/49 is 409/784.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 32/49 × 32 = 64/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/1568 - 64/1568 = 882 - 64/1568 = 818/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/784
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