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Subtract 50/18 from 3/24

1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 2 14/18

3/24 - 50/18 is -191/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/72 - 200/72 = 9 - 200/72 = -191/72

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