Subtract 1/24 from 50/90
50/90 - 1/24 is 37/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/360 - 15/360 = 200 - 15/360 = 185/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/72
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