Subtract 27/40 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 27/40
50/24 - 27/40 is 169/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/120 - 81/120 = 250 - 81/120 = 169/120 - In mixed form: 149/120
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