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Subtract 20/24 from 49/10

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 20/24

49/10 - 20/24 is 61/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    49/10 = 49 × 12/10 × 12 = 588/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/120 - 100/120 = 588 - 100/120 = 488/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/15
  6. In mixed form: 41/15

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