Subtract 1/50 from 16/24
16/24 - 1/50 is 97/150.
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,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
1/50 = 1 × 12/50 × 12 = 12/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/600 - 12/600 = 400 - 12/600 = 388/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/150
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