Answers

Subtract 24/60 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 24/60

49/18 - 24/60 is 209/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   49/18 = 49 × 10/18 × 10 = 490/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/180 - 72/180 = 490 - 72/180 = 418/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/90
6. In mixed form: 229/90

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