Subtract 2/75 from 5/24
5/24 - 2/75 is 109/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
5/24 = 5 × 25/24 × 25 = 125/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/600 - 16/600 = 125 - 16/600 = 109/600
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