Subtract 36/49 from 24/4
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 36/49
24/4 - 36/49 is 258/49.
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,
36/49 = 36 × 4/49 × 4 = 144/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/196 - 144/196 = 1176 - 144/196 = 1032/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 258/49
- In mixed form: 513/49
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