Subtract 50/20 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 2 10/20
6/24 - 50/20 is -9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
50/20 = 50 × 6/20 × 6 = 300/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/120 - 300/120 = 30 - 300/120 = -270/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4
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