Subtract 9/50 from 2/48
2/48 - 9/50 is -83/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
9/50 = 9 × 24/50 × 24 = 216/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1200 - 216/1200 = 50 - 216/1200 = -166/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/600
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