Subtract 50/12 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 4 2/12
90/24 - 50/12 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
90/24 = 90 × 1/24 × 1 = 90/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
50/12 = 50 × 2/12 × 2 = 100/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/24 - 100/24 = 90 - 100/24 = -10/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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