Subtract 12/48 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 12/48
49/24 - 12/48 is 43/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
49/24 = 49 × 2/24 × 2 = 98/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/48 - 12/48 = 98 - 12/48 = 86/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/24
- In mixed form: 119/24
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