Subtract 63/24 from 1/50, Solve 1/50

Subtract 63/24 from 1/50

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

1/50 - 63/24 is -521/200.

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,
1/50 = 1 × 12/50 × 12 = 12/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
63/24 = 63 × 25/24 × 25 = 1575/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/600 - 1575/600 = 12 - 1575/600 = -1563/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -521/200

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