Subtract 14/50 from 36/48
36/48 - 14/50 is 47/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
36/48 = 36 × 25/48 × 25 = 900/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
14/50 = 14 × 24/50 × 24 = 336/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/1200 - 336/1200 = 900 - 336/1200 = 564/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/100
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