Subtract 1/50 from 15/48
15/48 - 1/50 is 117/400.
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,
15/48 = 15 × 25/48 × 25 = 375/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
1/50 = 1 × 24/50 × 24 = 24/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/1200 - 24/1200 = 375 - 24/1200 = 351/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/400
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