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Subtract 24/50 from 30/4

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 24/50

30/4 - 24/50 is 351/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    30/4 = 30 × 25/4 × 25 = 750/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    24/50 = 24 × 2/50 × 2 = 48/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/100 - 48/100 = 750 - 48/100 = 702/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 351/50
  6. In mixed form: 71/50

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