Answers

Subtract 30/24 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

49/20 - 30/24 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   49/20 = 49 × 6/20 × 6 = 294/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/120 - 150/120 = 294 - 150/120 = 144/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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