Subtract 21/50 from 27/24
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 21/50
27/24 - 21/50 is 141/200.
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,
27/24 = 27 × 25/24 × 25 = 675/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
21/50 = 21 × 12/50 × 12 = 252/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/600 - 252/600 = 675 - 252/600 = 423/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/200
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