Subtract 60/25 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 2 10/25
50/24 - 60/25 is -19/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
50/24 = 50 × 25/24 × 25 = 1250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
60/25 = 60 × 24/25 × 24 = 1440/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/600 - 1440/600 = 1250 - 1440/600 = -190/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/60
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