Subtract 42/49 from 24/20
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 42/49
24/20 - 42/49 is 12/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
24/20 = 24 × 49/20 × 49 = 1176/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
42/49 = 42 × 20/49 × 20 = 840/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/980 - 840/980 = 1176 - 840/980 = 336/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35
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