Subtract 7/36 from 6/49
6/49 - 7/36 is -127/1764.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
6/49 = 6 × 36/49 × 36 = 216/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
7/36 = 7 × 49/36 × 49 = 343/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/1764 - 343/1764 = 216 - 343/1764 = -127/1764
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