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Subtract 3/49 from 2/36

2/36 - 3/49 is -5/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    2/36 = 2 × 49/36 × 49 = 98/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    3/49 = 3 × 36/49 × 36 = 108/1764
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/1764 - 108/1764 = 98 - 108/1764 = -10/1764
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/882

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