Subtract 48/49 from 24/4
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 48/49
24/4 - 48/49 is 246/49.
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,
48/49 = 48 × 4/49 × 4 = 192/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/196 - 192/196 = 1176 - 192/196 = 984/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 246/49
- In mixed form: 51/49
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