Subtract 25/70 from 24/50
24/50 - 25/70 is 43/350.
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,
25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/350 - 125/350 = 168 - 125/350 = 43/350
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