Subtract 45/50 from 8/24
8/24 - 45/50 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
45/50 = 45 × 12/50 × 12 = 540/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/600 - 540/600 = 200 - 540/600 = -340/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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