Subtract 4/24 from 49/10, Solve 4 9/10

Subtract 4/24 from 49/10

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

49/10 - 4/24 is 71/15.

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,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
588/120 - 20/120 = 588 - 20/120 = 568/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15

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