Subtract 15/50 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 15/50
84/24 - 15/50 is 16/5.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 25/24 × 25 = 2100/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
15/50 = 15 × 12/50 × 12 = 180/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/600 - 180/600 = 2100 - 180/600 = 1920/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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