Subtract 10/25 from 24/50
24/50 - 10/25 is 2/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
24/50 = 24 × 1/50 × 1 = 24/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
10/25 = 10 × 2/25 × 2 = 20/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/50 - 20/50 = 24 - 20/50 = 4/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/25
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