Subtract 49/24 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 2 1/24
12/9 - 49/24 is -17/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
12/9 = 12 × 8/9 × 8 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/72 - 147/72 = 96 - 147/72 = -51/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/24
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