Subtract 8/24 from 5/50
5/50 - 8/24 is -7/30.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/600 - 200/600 = 60 - 200/600 = -140/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30
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