Subtract 5/35 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 5/35
50/24 - 5/35 is 163/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
50/24 = 50 × 35/24 × 35 = 1750/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/840 - 120/840 = 1750 - 120/840 = 1630/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/84
- In mixed form: 179/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/24-10/35 50/48-5/35 50/24-5/70 50/24-15/35 50/72-5/35 50/24-25/35