Subtract 30/49 from 24/4
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 30/49
24/4 - 30/49 is 264/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
24/4 = 24 × 49/4 × 49 = 1176/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
30/49 = 30 × 4/49 × 4 = 120/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/196 - 120/196 = 1176 - 120/196 = 1056/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 264/49
- In mixed form: 519/49
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