Subtract 49/56 from 32/84
32/84 - 49/56 is -83/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
32/84 = 32 × 2/84 × 2 = 64/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/168 - 147/168 = 64 - 147/168 = -83/168
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