Subtract 70/50 from 2/48, Solve 2/48

Subtract 70/50 from 2/48

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

2/48 - 70/50 is -163/120.

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,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
70/50 = 70 × 24/50 × 24 = 1680/1200
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1200 - 1680/1200 = 50 - 1680/1200 = -1630/1200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/120

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