Subtract 18/49 from 32/84
32/84 - 18/49 is 2/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
32/84 = 32 × 7/84 × 7 = 224/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
18/49 = 18 × 12/49 × 12 = 216/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/588 - 216/588 = 224 - 216/588 = 8/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/147
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