Subtract 2/50 from 25/24
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 2/50
25/24 - 2/50 is 601/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
25/24 = 25 × 25/24 × 25 = 625/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
2/50 = 2 × 12/50 × 12 = 24/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/600 - 24/600 = 625 - 24/600 = 601/600 - In mixed form: 11/600
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