Subtract 14/6 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 2 2/6
50/24 - 14/6 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
14/6 = 14 × 4/6 × 4 = 56/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/24 - 56/24 = 50 - 56/24 = -6/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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