Subtract 2/24 from 12/50
12/50 - 2/24 is 47/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
12/50 = 12 × 12/50 × 12 = 144/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/600 - 50/600 = 144 - 50/600 = 94/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/300
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