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Subtract 12/24 from 5/50

5/50 - 12/24 is -2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    5/50 = 5 × 12/50 × 12 = 60/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/600 - 300/600 = 60 - 300/600 = -240/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5

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