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Subtract 5/45 from 49/24

1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 5/45

49/24 - 5/45 is 139/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/360 - 40/360 = 735 - 40/360 = 695/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/72
  6. In mixed form: 167/72

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