Subtract 5/49 from 2/36
2/36 - 5/49 is -41/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
2/36 = 2 × 49/36 × 49 = 98/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
5/49 = 5 × 36/49 × 36 = 180/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/1764 - 180/1764 = 98 - 180/1764 = -82/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/882
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