Subtract 14/20 from 24/50
24/50 - 14/20 is -11/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
24/50 = 24 × 2/50 × 2 = 48/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
14/20 = 14 × 5/20 × 5 = 70/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/100 - 70/100 = 48 - 70/100 = -22/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/50
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