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Subtract 4/24 from 5/50

5/50 - 4/24 is -1/15.

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,
    4/24 = 4 × 25/24 × 25 = 100/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/600 - 100/600 = 60 - 100/600 = -40/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15

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