Subtract 15/12 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 1 3/12
50/24 - 15/12 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 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 12 × 2 = 24,
15/12 = 15 × 2/12 × 2 = 30/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/24 - 30/24 = 50 - 30/24 = 20/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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