Subtract 15/49 from 2/24
2/24 - 15/49 is -131/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
15/49 = 15 × 24/49 × 24 = 360/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/1176 - 360/1176 = 98 - 360/1176 = -262/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/588
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