Subtract 15/49 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 15/49
24/10 - 15/49 is 513/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
24/10 = 24 × 49/10 × 49 = 1176/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
15/49 = 15 × 10/49 × 10 = 150/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/490 - 150/490 = 1176 - 150/490 = 1026/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 513/245
- In mixed form: 223/245
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