Subtract 45/50 from 5/48
5/48 - 45/50 is -191/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
5/48 = 5 × 25/48 × 25 = 125/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
45/50 = 45 × 24/50 × 24 = 1080/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/1200 - 1080/1200 = 125 - 1080/1200 = -955/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/240
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