Subtract 14/48 from 30/50, Solve 30/50

Subtract 14/48 from 30/50

30/50 - 14/48 is 37/120.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
30/50 = 30 × 24/50 × 24 = 720/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
14/48 = 14 × 25/48 × 25 = 350/1200
Subtract the two like fractions:
720/1200 - 350/1200 = 720 - 350/1200 = 370/1200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/120

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