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Subtract 10/18 from 2/49

2/49 - 10/18 is -227/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    2/49 = 2 × 18/49 × 18 = 36/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    10/18 = 10 × 49/18 × 49 = 490/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/882 - 490/882 = 36 - 490/882 = -454/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -227/441

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