Subtract 90/24 from 6/50, Solve 6/50

Subtract 90/24 from 6/50

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

6/50 - 90/24 is -363/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
6/50 = 6 × 12/50 × 12 = 72/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
72/600 - 2250/600 = 72 - 2250/600 = -2178/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -363/100

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