Subtract 15/49 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 15/49
24/6 - 15/49 is 181/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
24/6 = 24 × 49/6 × 49 = 1176/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
15/49 = 15 × 6/49 × 6 = 90/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/294 - 90/294 = 1176 - 90/294 = 1086/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/49
- In mixed form: 334/49
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