Subtract 49/24 from 6/30
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 2 1/24
6/30 - 49/24 is -221/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/120 - 245/120 = 24 - 245/120 = -221/120
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