Subtract 9/42 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 9/42
49/24 - 9/42 is 307/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
9/42 = 9 × 4/42 × 4 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/168 - 36/168 = 343 - 36/168 = 307/168 - In mixed form: 1139/168
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