Subtract 24/9 from 20/50
1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 2 6/9
20/50 - 24/9 is -34/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
24/9 = 24 × 50/9 × 50 = 1200/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/450 - 1200/450 = 180 - 1200/450 = -1020/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 40/50-24/9 20/50-48/9 20/50-24/18 60/50-24/9 20/50-72/9 20/50-24/27 20/50-24/45 20/50-24/63