Subtract 15/24 from 50/80
50/80 - 15/24 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
15/24 = 15 × 10/24 × 10 = 150/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/240 - 150/240 = 150 - 150/240 = 0/240 - The answer is 0
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