Subtract 21/24 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 21/24
50/25 - 21/24 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
50/25 = 50 × 24/25 × 24 = 1200/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
21/24 = 21 × 25/24 × 25 = 525/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/600 - 525/600 = 1200 - 525/600 = 675/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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