Subtract 7/24 from 30/50
30/50 - 7/24 is 37/120.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 12/50 × 12 = 360/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
7/24 = 7 × 25/24 × 25 = 175/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/600 - 175/600 = 360 - 175/600 = 185/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/120
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