Subtract 27/24 from 50/96
1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 1 3/24
50/96 - 27/24 is -29/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
27/24 = 27 × 4/24 × 4 = 108/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/96 - 108/96 = 50 - 108/96 = -58/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/48
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