Answers

Subtract 6/24 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 6/24

49/30 - 6/24 is 83/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/120 - 30/120 = 196 - 30/120 = 166/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/60
6. In mixed form: 123/60

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