Subtract 10/84 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 10/84
50/24 - 10/84 is 55/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 20/168 = 350 - 20/168 = 330/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
- In mixed form: 127/28
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