Subtract 5/24 from 3/50
3/50 - 5/24 is -89/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
3/50 = 3 × 12/50 × 12 = 36/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
5/24 = 5 × 25/24 × 25 = 125/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/600 - 125/600 = 36 - 125/600 = -89/600
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