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Subtract 25/84 from 50/24

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 25/84

50/24 - 25/84 is 25/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    25/84 = 25 × 2/84 × 2 = 50/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/168 - 50/168 = 350 - 50/168 = 300/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
  6. In mixed form: 111/14

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