Subtract 50/48 from 35/45
1st number: 35/45, 2nd number: 1 2/48
35/45 - 50/48 is -19/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/720 - 750/720 = 560 - 750/720 = -190/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/72
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