Subtract 20/14 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 1 6/14
50/24 - 20/14 is 55/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 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 14 × 12 = 168,
20/14 = 20 × 12/14 × 12 = 240/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 240/168 = 350 - 240/168 = 110/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/84
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