Subtract 48/50 from 12/15
12/15 - 48/50 is -4/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
12/15 = 12 × 10/15 × 10 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 144/150 = 120 - 144/150 = -24/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/25
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