Subtract 7/49 from 2/18
2/18 - 7/49 is -2/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
7/49 = 7 × 18/49 × 18 = 126/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/882 - 126/882 = 98 - 126/882 = -28/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/63
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