Subtract 14/49 from 8/36
8/36 - 14/49 is -4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
8/36 = 8 × 49/36 × 49 = 392/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
14/49 = 14 × 36/49 × 36 = 504/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/1764 - 504/1764 = 392 - 504/1764 = -112/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/63
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