Subtract 49/10 from 54/24
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 4 9/10
54/24 - 49/10 is -53/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
49/10 = 49 × 12/10 × 12 = 588/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/120 - 588/120 = 270 - 588/120 = -318/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/20
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