Subtract 40/50 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 40/50
50/24 - 40/50 is 77/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
50/24 = 50 × 25/24 × 25 = 1250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
40/50 = 40 × 12/50 × 12 = 480/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/600 - 480/600 = 1250 - 480/600 = 770/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/60
- In mixed form: 117/60
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