Subtract 8/24 from 45/49
45/49 - 8/24 is 86/147.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 24/49 × 24 = 1080/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
8/24 = 8 × 49/24 × 49 = 392/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/1176 - 392/1176 = 1080 - 392/1176 = 688/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/147
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