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Subtract 27/96 from 50/24

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 27/96

50/24 - 27/96 is 173/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    50/24 = 50 × 4/24 × 4 = 200/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/96 - 27/96 = 200 - 27/96 = 173/96
  5. In mixed form: 177/96

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