Subtract 49/63 from 5/18
5/18 - 49/63 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/126 - 98/126 = 35 - 98/126 = -63/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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