Subtract 27/24 from 49/18
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 1 3/24
49/18 - 27/24 is 115/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
49/18 = 49 × 4/18 × 4 = 196/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/72 - 81/72 = 196 - 81/72 = 115/72 - In mixed form: 143/72
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