Subtract 21/36 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 21/36
50/24 - 21/36 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
50/24 = 50 × 3/24 × 3 = 150/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
21/36 = 21 × 2/36 × 2 = 42/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/72 - 42/72 = 150 - 42/72 = 108/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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