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Subtract 49/48 from 24/9

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 1 1/48

24/9 - 49/48 is 79/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    24/9 = 24 × 16/9 × 16 = 384/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    384/144 - 147/144 = 384 - 147/144 = 237/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/48
  6. In mixed form: 131/48

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