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Subtract 9/24 from 28/50

28/50 - 9/24 is 37/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    28/50 = 28 × 12/50 × 12 = 336/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/600 - 225/600 = 336 - 225/600 = 111/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/200

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