Subtract 2/36 from 63/49
1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 2/36
63/49 - 2/36 is 155/126.
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,
63/49 = 63 × 36/49 × 36 = 2268/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
2/36 = 2 × 49/36 × 49 = 98/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/1764 - 98/1764 = 2268 - 98/1764 = 2170/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/126
- In mixed form: 129/126
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