Subtract 9/48 from 35/50
35/50 - 9/48 is 41/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
35/50 = 35 × 24/50 × 24 = 840/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/1200 - 225/1200 = 840 - 225/1200 = 615/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/80
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