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Subtract 27/48 from 50/24

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 27/48

50/24 - 27/48 is 73/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    50/24 = 50 × 2/24 × 2 = 100/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/48 - 27/48 = 100 - 27/48 = 73/48
  5. In mixed form: 125/48

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