Subtract 35/50 from 18/48
18/48 - 35/50 is -13/40.
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,
18/48 = 18 × 25/48 × 25 = 450/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
35/50 = 35 × 24/50 × 24 = 840/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/1200 - 840/1200 = 450 - 840/1200 = -390/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/40
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