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Subtract 50/48 from 3/5

1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 1 2/48

3/5 - 50/48 is -53/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    3/5 = 3 × 48/5 × 48 = 144/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/240 - 250/240 = 144 - 250/240 = -106/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/120

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