Subtract 18/49 from 4/56
4/56 - 18/49 is -29/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
18/49 = 18 × 8/49 × 8 = 144/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/392 - 144/392 = 28 - 144/392 = -116/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/98
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