Subtract 8/49 from 9/36
9/36 - 8/49 is 17/196.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 49/36 × 49 = 441/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
8/49 = 8 × 36/49 × 36 = 288/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/1764 - 288/1764 = 441 - 288/1764 = 153/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/196
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