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Subtract 9/49 from 3/18

3/18 - 9/49 is -5/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    3/18 = 3 × 49/18 × 49 = 147/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    9/49 = 9 × 18/49 × 18 = 162/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/882 - 162/882 = 147 - 162/882 = -15/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/294

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