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Subtract 10/50 from 2/48

2/48 - 10/50 is -19/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    10/50 = 10 × 24/50 × 24 = 240/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/1200 - 240/1200 = 50 - 240/1200 = -190/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/120

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