Subtract 24/45 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 24/45
50/24 - 24/45 is 31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/360 - 192/360 = 750 - 192/360 = 558/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
- In mixed form: 111/20
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