Subtract 50/6 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 8 2/6
50/24 - 50/6 is -25/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 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 6 × 4 = 24,
50/6 = 50 × 4/6 × 4 = 200/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/24 - 200/24 = 50 - 200/24 = -150/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/4
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