Subtract 16/24 from 15/50
15/50 - 16/24 is -11/30.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 12/50 × 12 = 180/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/600 - 400/600 = 180 - 400/600 = -220/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30
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