Subtract 50/30 from 24/50
1st number: 24/50, 2nd number: 1 20/30
24/50 - 50/30 is -89/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/150 - 250/150 = 72 - 250/150 = -178/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/75
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