Subtract 3/24 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 3/24
50/30 - 3/24 is 37/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/120 - 15/120 = 200 - 15/120 = 185/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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