Subtract 36/49 from 54/56
54/56 - 36/49 is 45/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
54/56 = 54 × 7/56 × 7 = 378/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
36/49 = 36 × 8/49 × 8 = 288/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/392 - 288/392 = 378 - 288/392 = 90/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/196
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