Subtract 70/24 from 3/50
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 2 22/24
3/50 - 70/24 is -857/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
3/50 = 3 × 12/50 × 12 = 36/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
70/24 = 70 × 25/24 × 25 = 1750/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/600 - 1750/600 = 36 - 1750/600 = -1714/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -857/300
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