Subtract 5/28 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 5/28
50/24 - 5/28 is 40/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
5/28 = 5 × 6/28 × 6 = 30/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 30/168 = 350 - 30/168 = 320/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
- In mixed form: 119/21
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