Subtract 24/49 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 24/49
7/3 - 24/49 is 271/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
7/3 = 7 × 49/3 × 49 = 343/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
24/49 = 24 × 3/49 × 3 = 72/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/147 - 72/147 = 343 - 72/147 = 271/147 - In mixed form: 1124/147
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