Subtract 7/32 from 9/49
9/49 - 7/32 is -55/1568.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 49/32 × 49 = 343/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/1568 - 343/1568 = 288 - 343/1568 = -55/1568
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