Subtract 20/50 from 2/24
2/24 - 20/50 is -19/60.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
20/50 = 20 × 12/50 × 12 = 240/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/600 - 240/600 = 50 - 240/600 = -190/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/60
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