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Subtract 3/49 from 2/84

2/84 - 3/49 is -11/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    3/49 = 3 × 12/49 × 12 = 36/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/588 - 36/588 = 14 - 36/588 = -22/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/294

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