Subtract 14/20 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 14/20
49/24 - 14/20 is 161/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
14/20 = 14 × 6/20 × 6 = 84/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/120 - 84/120 = 245 - 84/120 = 161/120 - In mixed form: 141/120
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