Subtract 49/32 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 17/32
24/6 - 49/32 is 79/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
24/6 = 24 × 16/6 × 16 = 384/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
49/32 = 49 × 3/32 × 3 = 147/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/96 - 147/96 = 384 - 147/96 = 237/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/32
- In mixed form: 215/32
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