Subtract 5/48 from 5/50
5/50 - 5/48 is -1/240.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 24/50 × 24 = 120/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
5/48 = 5 × 25/48 × 25 = 125/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/1200 - 125/1200 = 120 - 125/1200 = -5/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/240
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