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Subtract 6/30 from 49/24

1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 6/30

49/24 - 6/30 is 221/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/120 - 24/120 = 245 - 24/120 = 221/120
  5. In mixed form: 1101/120

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