Subtract 28/49 from 4/18
4/18 - 28/49 is -22/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
4/18 = 4 × 49/18 × 49 = 196/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
28/49 = 28 × 18/49 × 18 = 504/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/882 - 504/882 = 196 - 504/882 = -308/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/63
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