Subtract 54/64 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 54/64
50/24 - 54/64 is 119/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
50/24 = 50 × 8/24 × 8 = 400/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
54/64 = 54 × 3/64 × 3 = 162/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/192 - 162/192 = 400 - 162/192 = 238/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/96
- In mixed form: 123/96
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