Subtract 49/84 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 49/84
30/24 - 49/84 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
49/84 = 49 × 2/84 × 2 = 98/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 98/168 = 210 - 98/168 = 112/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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