Subtract 5/8 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 5/8
50/24 - 5/8 is 35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/24 - 15/24 = 50 - 15/24 = 35/24 - In mixed form: 111/24
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