Subtract 18/32 from 30/49
30/49 - 18/32 is 39/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
30/49 = 30 × 32/49 × 32 = 960/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
18/32 = 18 × 49/32 × 49 = 882/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/1568 - 882/1568 = 960 - 882/1568 = 78/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/784
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