Subtract 5/24 from 49/14
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 5/24
49/14 - 5/24 is 79/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
49/14 = 49 × 12/14 × 12 = 588/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/168 - 35/168 = 588 - 35/168 = 553/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/24
- In mixed form: 37/24
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