Subtract 2/32 from 2/49
2/49 - 2/32 is -17/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
2/49 = 2 × 32/49 × 32 = 64/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
2/32 = 2 × 49/32 × 49 = 98/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/1568 - 98/1568 = 64 - 98/1568 = -34/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/784
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