Subtract 21/50 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 21/50
36/24 - 21/50 is 27/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
36/24 = 36 × 25/24 × 25 = 900/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
21/50 = 21 × 12/50 × 12 = 252/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/600 - 252/600 = 900 - 252/600 = 648/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/25
- In mixed form: 12/25
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