Subtract 42/24 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1 18/24
50/6 - 42/24 is 79/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
50/6 = 50 × 4/6 × 4 = 200/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/24 - 42/24 = 200 - 42/24 = 158/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/12
- In mixed form: 67/12
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