Subtract 45/80 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 45/80
50/24 - 45/80 is 73/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
50/24 = 50 × 10/24 × 10 = 500/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/240 - 135/240 = 500 - 135/240 = 365/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/48
- In mixed form: 125/48
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