Subtract 3/30 from 50/24, Solve 2 2/24

Subtract 3/30 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 3/30

50/24 - 3/30 is 119/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/120 - 12/120 = 250 - 12/120 = 238/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/60
In mixed form: 159/60

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