Subtract 50/25 from 4/48
1st number: 4/48, 2nd number: 2 0/25
4/48 - 50/25 is -23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
4/48 = 4 × 25/48 × 25 = 100/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
50/25 = 50 × 48/25 × 48 = 2400/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/1200 - 2400/1200 = 100 - 2400/1200 = -2300/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12
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