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Subtract 9/56 from 5/49

5/49 - 9/56 is -23/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    5/49 = 5 × 8/49 × 8 = 40/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    9/56 = 9 × 7/56 × 7 = 63/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/392 - 63/392 = 40 - 63/392 = -23/392

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