Subtract 28/50 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 28/50
24/3 - 28/50 is 186/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
24/3 = 24 × 50/3 × 50 = 1200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/150 - 84/150 = 1200 - 84/150 = 1116/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 186/25
- In mixed form: 711/25
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