Subtract 72/24 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 3 0/24
50/5 - 72/24 is 7/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
50/5 = 50 × 24/5 × 24 = 1200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/120 - 360/120 = 1200 - 360/120 = 840/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1
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