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Subtract 24/6 from 5/50

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 4 0/6

5/50 - 24/6 is -39/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/150 - 600/150 = 15 - 600/150 = -585/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/10

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