Subtract 2/56 from 3/49
3/49 - 2/56 is 5/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/392 - 14/392 = 24 - 14/392 = 10/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/196
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