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Subtract 6/24 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 6/24

49/10 - 6/24 is 93/20.

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,
   6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/120 - 30/120 = 588 - 30/120 = 558/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/20
6. In mixed form: 413/20

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