Subtract 10/45 from 49/24, Solve 2 1/24

Subtract 10/45 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 10/45

49/24 - 10/45 is 131/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
735/360 - 80/360 = 735 - 80/360 = 655/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/72
In mixed form: 159/72

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