Answers

Subtract 49/24 from 1/75

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

1/75 - 49/24 is -1217/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   1/75 = 1 × 8/75 × 8 = 8/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   49/24 = 49 × 25/24 × 25 = 1225/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/600 - 1225/600 = 8 - 1225/600 = -1217/600

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ²/₇₅-⁴⁹/₂₄ ¹/₇₅-⁹⁸/₂₄ ¹/₇₅-⁴⁹/₄₈ ³/₇₅-⁴⁹/₂₄ ¹/₇₅-⁴⁹/₇₂ ⁵/₇₅-⁴⁹/₂₄ ⁷/₇₅-⁴⁹/₂₄

Subtract Fractions Calculator