Subtract 4/24 from 8/50
8/50 - 4/24 is -1/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/50 = 8 × 12/50 × 12 = 96/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
4/24 = 4 × 25/24 × 25 = 100/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/600 - 100/600 = 96 - 100/600 = -4/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/150
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