Subtract 6/24 from 49/9, Solve 5 4/9

Subtract 6/24 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 6/24

49/9 - 6/24 is 187/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
392/72 - 18/72 = 392 - 18/72 = 374/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/36
In mixed form: 57/36

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