Subtract 24/9 from 20/49
1st number: 20/49, 2nd number: 2 6/9
20/49 - 24/9 is -332/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
20/49 = 20 × 9/49 × 9 = 180/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
24/9 = 24 × 49/9 × 49 = 1176/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/441 - 1176/441 = 180 - 1176/441 = -996/441 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -332/147
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