Subtract 12/32 from 9/49
9/49 - 12/32 is -75/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
9/49 = 9 × 32/49 × 32 = 288/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
12/32 = 12 × 49/32 × 49 = 588/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/1568 - 588/1568 = 288 - 588/1568 = -300/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/392
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