Subtract 18/48 from 45/50
45/50 - 18/48 is 21/40.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 24/50 × 24 = 1080/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
18/48 = 18 × 25/48 × 25 = 450/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/1200 - 450/1200 = 1080 - 450/1200 = 630/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/40
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