Subtract 2/18 from 2/49
2/49 - 2/18 is -31/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
2/49 = 2 × 18/49 × 18 = 36/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/882 - 98/882 = 36 - 98/882 = -62/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/441
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