Subtract 24/40 from 10/50
10/50 - 24/40 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
10/50 = 10 × 4/50 × 4 = 40/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
24/40 = 24 × 5/40 × 5 = 120/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/200 - 120/200 = 40 - 120/200 = -80/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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