Subtract 30/50 from 24/4
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 30/50
24/4 - 30/50 is 27/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
24/4 = 24 × 25/4 × 25 = 600/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
30/50 = 30 × 2/50 × 2 = 60/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/100 - 60/100 = 600 - 60/100 = 540/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
- In mixed form: 52/5
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