Subtract 36/49 from 3/6
3/6 - 36/49 is -23/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
3/6 = 3 × 49/6 × 49 = 147/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
36/49 = 36 × 6/49 × 6 = 216/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/294 - 216/294 = 147 - 216/294 = -69/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/98
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