Subtract 14/36 from 49/63
49/63 - 14/36 is 7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
49/63 = 49 × 4/63 × 4 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/252 - 98/252 = 196 - 98/252 = 98/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18
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