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Subtract 6/50 from 1/24

1/24 - 6/50 is -47/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    1/24 = 1 × 25/24 × 25 = 25/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    6/50 = 6 × 12/50 × 12 = 72/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/600 - 72/600 = 25 - 72/600 = -47/600

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