Subtract 20/50 from 24/18
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 20/50
24/18 - 20/50 is 14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/450 - 180/450 = 600 - 180/450 = 420/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15
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