Subtract 50/24 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 2 2/24
16/10 - 50/24 is -29/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
16/10 = 16 × 12/10 × 12 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/120 - 250/120 = 192 - 250/120 = -58/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/60
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