Subtract 24/10 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 2 4/10
50/6 - 24/10 is 89/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
24/10 = 24 × 3/10 × 3 = 72/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/30 - 72/30 = 250 - 72/30 = 178/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/15
- In mixed form: 514/15
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