Subtract 40/50 from 10/24
10/24 - 40/50 is -23/60.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
40/50 = 40 × 12/50 × 12 = 480/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/600 - 480/600 = 250 - 480/600 = -230/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/60
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