Subtract 8/49 from 10/24
10/24 - 8/49 is 149/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
10/24 = 10 × 49/24 × 49 = 490/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
8/49 = 8 × 24/49 × 24 = 192/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/1176 - 192/1176 = 490 - 192/1176 = 298/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/588
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