Subtract 50/18 from 48/20
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 2 14/18
48/20 - 50/18 is -17/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/180 - 500/180 = 432 - 500/180 = -68/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/45
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