Subtract 8/49 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 8/49
45/24 - 8/49 is 671/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
45/24 = 45 × 49/24 × 49 = 2205/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
8/49 = 8 × 24/49 × 24 = 192/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1176 - 192/1176 = 2205 - 192/1176 = 2013/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/392
- In mixed form: 1279/392
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