Subtract 50/84 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 50/84
90/24 - 50/84 is 265/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/168 - 100/168 = 630 - 100/168 = 530/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/84
- In mixed form: 313/84
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