Subtract 81/96 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 81/96
50/24 - 81/96 is 119/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
50/24 = 50 × 4/24 × 4 = 200/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/96 - 81/96 = 200 - 81/96 = 119/96 - In mixed form: 123/96
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