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Subtract 20/24 from 49/15

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 20/24

49/15 - 20/24 is 73/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    49/15 = 49 × 8/15 × 8 = 392/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/120 - 100/120 = 392 - 100/120 = 292/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/30
  6. In mixed form: 213/30

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