Subtract 50/5 from 4/48, Solve 4/48

Subtract 50/5 from 4/48

1^st number: 4/48, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

4/48 - 50/5 is -119/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
50/5 = 50 × 48/5 × 48 = 2400/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
20/240 - 2400/240 = 20 - 2400/240 = -2380/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/12

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