Subtract 2/49 from 27/36
27/36 - 2/49 is 139/196.
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,
27/36 = 27 × 49/36 × 49 = 1323/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
2/49 = 2 × 36/49 × 36 = 72/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/1764 - 72/1764 = 1323 - 72/1764 = 1251/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/196
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