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Subtract 50/90 from 27/24

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 50/90

27/24 - 50/90 is 41/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    405/360 - 200/360 = 405 - 200/360 = 205/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/72

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