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Subtract 1/24 from 50/18

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1/24

50/18 - 1/24 is 197/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/72 - 3/72 = 200 - 3/72 = 197/72
  5. In mixed form: 253/72

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