Subtract 40/50 from 20/24
20/24 - 40/50 is 1/30.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 25/24 × 25 = 500/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
40/50 = 40 × 12/50 × 12 = 480/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/600 - 480/600 = 500 - 480/600 = 20/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30
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