Subtract 4/25 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 4/25
49/24 - 4/25 is 1129/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
49/24 = 49 × 25/24 × 25 = 1225/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
4/25 = 4 × 24/25 × 24 = 96/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/600 - 96/600 = 1225 - 96/600 = 1129/600 - In mixed form: 1529/600
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