Subtract 42/90 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 42/90
49/24 - 42/90 is 63/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/360 - 168/360 = 735 - 168/360 = 567/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
- In mixed form: 123/40
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