Subtract 8/24 from 9/50
9/50 - 8/24 is -23/150.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 12/50 × 12 = 108/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/600 - 200/600 = 108 - 200/600 = -92/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/150
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