Subtract 9/48 from 2/50
2/50 - 9/48 is -59/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
2/50 = 2 × 24/50 × 24 = 48/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/1200 - 225/1200 = 48 - 225/1200 = -177/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/400
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