Subtract 54/24 from 2/50
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 2 6/24
2/50 - 54/24 is -221/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
2/50 = 2 × 12/50 × 12 = 24/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
54/24 = 54 × 25/24 × 25 = 1350/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/600 - 1350/600 = 24 - 1350/600 = -1326/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/100
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