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Subtract 18/49 from 36/24

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 18/49

36/24 - 18/49 is 111/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    36/24 = 36 × 49/24 × 49 = 1764/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    18/49 = 18 × 24/49 × 24 = 432/1176
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/1176 - 432/1176 = 1764 - 432/1176 = 1332/1176
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/98
  6. In mixed form: 113/98

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