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Subtract 3/45 from 50/24

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 3/45

50/24 - 3/45 is 121/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/360 - 24/360 = 750 - 24/360 = 726/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/60
  6. In mixed form: 21/60

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