Subtract 3/24 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 3/24
49/10 - 3/24 is 191/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
49/10 = 49 × 12/10 × 12 = 588/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/120 - 15/120 = 588 - 15/120 = 573/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/40
- In mixed form: 431/40
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