Subtract 28/24 from 5/50
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 1 4/24
5/50 - 28/24 is -16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
5/50 = 5 × 12/50 × 12 = 60/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
28/24 = 28 × 25/24 × 25 = 700/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/600 - 700/600 = 60 - 700/600 = -640/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15
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