Subtract 49/24 from 6/36
1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 2 1/24
6/36 - 49/24 is -15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 147/72 = 12 - 147/72 = -135/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/8
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