Subtract 50/30 from 42/48
1st number: 42/48, 2nd number: 1 20/30
42/48 - 50/30 is -19/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
50/30 = 50 × 8/30 × 8 = 400/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/240 - 400/240 = 210 - 400/240 = -190/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/24
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