Subtract 50/5 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 10 0/5
90/24 - 50/5 is -25/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
50/5 = 50 × 24/5 × 24 = 1200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/120 - 1200/120 = 450 - 1200/120 = -750/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/4
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