Subtract 54/24 from 50/70
1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 2 6/24
50/70 - 54/24 is -43/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
50/70 = 50 × 12/70 × 12 = 600/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
54/24 = 54 × 35/24 × 35 = 1890/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/840 - 1890/840 = 600 - 1890/840 = -1290/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/28
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