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Subtract 20/50 from 35/24

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 20/50

35/24 - 20/50 is 127/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 50 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    35/24 = 35 × 25/24 × 25 = 875/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    20/50 = 20 × 12/50 × 12 = 240/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/600 - 240/600 = 875 - 240/600 = 635/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/120
  6. In mixed form: 17/120

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