Subtract 24/30 from 16/50
16/50 - 24/30 is -12/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/150 - 120/150 = 48 - 120/150 = -72/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/25
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