Subtract 8/9 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 8/9
50/24 - 8/9 is 43/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
50/24 = 50 × 3/24 × 3 = 150/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/72 - 64/72 = 150 - 64/72 = 86/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/36
- In mixed form: 17/36
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