Subtract 24/36 from 3/49
3/49 - 24/36 is -89/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
3/49 = 3 × 36/49 × 36 = 108/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
24/36 = 24 × 49/36 × 49 = 1176/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1764 - 1176/1764 = 108 - 1176/1764 = -1068/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/147
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