Subtract 24/45 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 24/45
49/24 - 24/45 is 181/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/360 - 192/360 = 735 - 192/360 = 543/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/120
- In mixed form: 161/120
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