Subtract 35/50 from 5/24
5/24 - 35/50 is -59/120.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 25/24 × 25 = 125/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
35/50 = 35 × 12/50 × 12 = 420/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/600 - 420/600 = 125 - 420/600 = -295/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/120
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