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Subtract 24/36 from 5/50

5/50 - 24/36 is -17/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/900 - 600/900 = 90 - 600/900 = -510/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30

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