Subtract 50/24 from 8/15
1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 2 2/24
8/15 - 50/24 is -31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
8/15 = 8 × 8/15 × 8 = 64/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/120 - 250/120 = 64 - 250/120 = -186/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/20
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