Answers

Subtract 27/36 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 27/36

49/24 - 27/36 is 31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   27/36 = 27 × 2/36 × 2 = 54/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/72 - 54/72 = 147 - 54/72 = 93/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
6. In mixed form: 17/24

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