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Subtract 48/50 from 20/3

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 48/50

20/3 - 48/50 is 428/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    20/3 = 20 × 50/3 × 50 = 1000/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/150 - 144/150 = 1000 - 144/150 = 856/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 428/75
  6. In mixed form: 553/75

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