Subtract 50/90 from 24/75
24/75 - 50/90 is -53/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
24/75 = 24 × 6/75 × 6 = 144/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/450 - 250/450 = 144 - 250/450 = -106/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/225
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