Subtract 42/50 from 3/48
3/48 - 42/50 is -311/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
42/50 = 42 × 24/50 × 24 = 1008/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1200 - 1008/1200 = 75 - 1008/1200 = -933/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/400
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