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Subtract 48/50 from 2/5

2/5 - 48/50 is -14/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
    2/5 = 2 × 10/5 × 10 = 20/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    48/50 = 48 × 1/50 × 1 = 48/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/50 - 48/50 = 20 - 48/50 = -28/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/25

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