Subtract 72/50 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 22/50
15/24 - 72/50 is -163/200.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
72/50 = 72 × 12/50 × 12 = 864/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/600 - 864/600 = 375 - 864/600 = -489/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/200
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