Subtract 7/49 from 20/24
20/24 - 7/49 is 29/42.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 49/24 × 49 = 980/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
7/49 = 7 × 24/49 × 24 = 168/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/1176 - 168/1176 = 980 - 168/1176 = 812/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42
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