Subtract 10/28 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 10/28
50/24 - 10/28 is 145/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
10/28 = 10 × 6/28 × 6 = 60/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 60/168 = 350 - 60/168 = 290/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/84
- In mixed form: 161/84
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