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Subtract 3/32 from 49/24

1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 3/32

49/24 - 3/32 is 187/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    49/24 = 49 × 4/24 × 4 = 196/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    196/96 - 9/96 = 196 - 9/96 = 187/96
  5. In mixed form: 191/96

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