Subtract 50/48 from 7/10
1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 1 2/48
7/10 - 50/48 is -41/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
7/10 = 7 × 24/10 × 24 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/240 - 250/240 = 168 - 250/240 = -82/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/120
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