Subtract 63/81 from 3/49
3/49 - 63/81 is -316/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
3/49 = 3 × 81/49 × 81 = 243/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
63/81 = 63 × 49/81 × 49 = 3087/3969 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/3969 - 3087/3969 = 243 - 3087/3969 = -2844/3969 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -316/441
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