Subtract 50/75 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 50/75
30/24 - 50/75 is 7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/600 - 400/600 = 750 - 400/600 = 350/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12
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