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Subtract 5/48 from 20/50

20/50 - 5/48 is 71/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    20/50 = 20 × 24/50 × 24 = 480/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    5/48 = 5 × 25/48 × 25 = 125/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/1200 - 125/1200 = 480 - 125/1200 = 355/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/240

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