Subtract 50/60 from 3/48
3/48 - 50/60 is -37/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/240 - 200/240 = 15 - 200/240 = -185/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/48
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