Subtract 60/12 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 5 0/12
50/24 - 60/12 is -35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 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 12 × 2 = 24,
60/12 = 60 × 2/12 × 2 = 120/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/24 - 120/24 = 50 - 120/24 = -70/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12
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