Subtract 4/49 from 6/32
6/32 - 4/49 is 83/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
6/32 = 6 × 49/32 × 49 = 294/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
4/49 = 4 × 32/49 × 32 = 128/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/1568 - 128/1568 = 294 - 128/1568 = 166/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/784
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