Subtract 20/6 from 48/50
1st number: 48/50, 2nd number: 3 2/6
48/50 - 20/6 is -178/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/150 - 500/150 = 144 - 500/150 = -356/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -178/75
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