Subtract 50/6 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 8 2/6
24/5 - 50/6 is -53/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
24/5 = 24 × 6/5 × 6 = 144/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/30 - 250/30 = 144 - 250/30 = -106/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/15
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