Subtract 24/8 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 3 0/8
49/24 - 24/8 is -23/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
49/24 = 49 × 1/24 × 1 = 49/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
24/8 = 24 × 3/8 × 3 = 72/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/24 - 72/24 = 49 - 72/24 = -23/24
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