Subtract 6/24 from 4/49
4/49 - 6/24 is -33/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
4/49 = 4 × 24/49 × 24 = 96/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
6/24 = 6 × 49/24 × 49 = 294/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/1176 - 294/1176 = 96 - 294/1176 = -198/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/196
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