Subtract 50/7 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 7 1/7
36/24 - 50/7 is -79/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
50/7 = 50 × 24/7 × 24 = 1200/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/168 - 1200/168 = 252 - 1200/168 = -948/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/14
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