Subtract 2/24 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 2/24
50/3 - 2/24 is 199/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
50/3 = 50 × 8/3 × 8 = 400/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/24 - 2/24 = 400 - 2/24 = 398/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/12
- In mixed form: 167/12
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