Subtract 16/24 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 16/24
49/30 - 16/24 is 29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/120 - 80/120 = 196 - 80/120 = 116/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30
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