Subtract 49/24 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 2 1/24
18/4 - 49/24 is 59/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
18/4 = 18 × 6/4 × 6 = 108/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
49/24 = 49 × 1/24 × 1 = 49/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/24 - 49/24 = 108 - 49/24 = 59/24 - In mixed form: 211/24
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