Subtract 7/50 from 48/75
48/75 - 7/50 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
48/75 = 48 × 2/75 × 2 = 96/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/150 - 21/150 = 96 - 21/150 = 75/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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