Subtract 5/50 from 24/63
24/63 - 5/50 is 59/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
24/63 = 24 × 50/63 × 50 = 1200/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
5/50 = 5 × 63/50 × 63 = 315/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/3150 - 315/3150 = 1200 - 315/3150 = 885/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/210
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