Subtract 49/18 from 20/24
1st number: 20/24, 2nd number: 2 13/18
20/24 - 49/18 is -17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
49/18 = 49 × 4/18 × 4 = 196/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/72 - 196/72 = 60 - 196/72 = -136/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/9
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