Subtract 18/40 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 18/40
49/24 - 18/40 is 191/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/120 - 54/120 = 245 - 54/120 = 191/120 - In mixed form: 171/120
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