Subtract 24/7 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 3 3/7
50/10 - 24/7 is 11/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
50/10 = 50 × 7/10 × 7 = 350/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
24/7 = 24 × 10/7 × 10 = 240/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/70 - 240/70 = 350 - 240/70 = 110/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
- In mixed form: 14/7
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