Subtract 12/70 from 24/50
24/50 - 12/70 is 54/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/350 - 60/350 = 168 - 60/350 = 108/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/175
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