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Subtract 3/49 from 8/32

8/32 - 3/49 is 37/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    8/32 = 8 × 49/32 × 49 = 392/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    3/49 = 3 × 32/49 × 32 = 96/1568
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/1568 - 96/1568 = 392 - 96/1568 = 296/1568
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/196

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