Subtract 49/24 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 2 1/24
75/20 - 49/24 is 41/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
75/20 = 75 × 6/20 × 6 = 450/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/120 - 245/120 = 450 - 245/120 = 205/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/24
- In mixed form: 117/24
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