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Subtract 18/24 from 50/20

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 18/24

50/20 - 18/24 is 7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    50/20 = 50 × 6/20 × 6 = 300/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/120 - 90/120 = 300 - 90/120 = 210/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  6. In mixed form: 13/4

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