Subtract 18/36 from 49/56
49/56 - 18/36 is 3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
18/36 = 18 × 14/36 × 14 = 252/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/504 - 252/504 = 441 - 252/504 = 189/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8
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