Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 2/48

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

2/48 - 50/25 is -47/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 25 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 25 × 48 = 1200,
   50/25 = 50 × 48/25 × 48 = 2400/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/1200 - 2400/1200 = 50 - 2400/1200 = -2350/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/24

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