Subtract 7/49 from 49/36
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 7/49
49/36 - 7/49 is 307/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
49/36 = 49 × 49/36 × 49 = 2401/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
7/49 = 7 × 36/49 × 36 = 252/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2401/1764 - 252/1764 = 2401 - 252/1764 = 2149/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/252
- In mixed form: 155/252
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