Subtract 50/75 from 2/24, Solve 2/24

Subtract 50/75 from 2/24

2/24 - 50/75 is -7/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 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 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/600 - 400/600 = 50 - 400/600 = -350/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12

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