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Subtract 7/24 from 49/30

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 7/24

49/30 - 7/24 is 161/120.

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,
    7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    196/120 - 35/120 = 196 - 35/120 = 161/120
  5. In mixed form: 141/120

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