Subtract 21/5 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 4 1/5
50/24 - 21/5 is -127/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
21/5 = 21 × 24/5 × 24 = 504/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/120 - 504/120 = 250 - 504/120 = -254/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/60
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