Subtract 50/24 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 2 2/24
9/2 - 50/24 is 29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
9/2 = 9 × 12/2 × 12 = 108/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/24 - 50/24 = 108 - 50/24 = 58/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
- In mixed form: 25/12
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