Subtract 49/24 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 2 1/24
50/9 - 49/24 is 253/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/72 - 147/72 = 400 - 147/72 = 253/72 - In mixed form: 337/72
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