Subtract 18/49 from 7/42
7/42 - 18/49 is -59/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
7/42 = 7 × 7/42 × 7 = 49/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
18/49 = 18 × 6/49 × 6 = 108/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/294 - 108/294 = 49 - 108/294 = -59/294
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