Subtract 15/90 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 15/90
50/24 - 15/90 is 23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/360 - 60/360 = 750 - 60/360 = 690/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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