Subtract 50/48 from 16/18
1st number: 16/18, 2nd number: 1 2/48
16/18 - 50/48 is -11/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
16/18 = 16 × 8/18 × 8 = 128/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
50/48 = 50 × 3/48 × 3 = 150/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/144 - 150/144 = 128 - 150/144 = -22/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/72
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