Subtract 1/49 from 36/84
36/84 - 1/49 is 20/49.
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,
36/84 = 36 × 7/84 × 7 = 252/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
1/49 = 1 × 12/49 × 12 = 12/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/588 - 12/588 = 252 - 12/588 = 240/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/49
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