Subtract 48/12 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 4 0/12
50/15 - 48/12 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
48/12 = 48 × 5/12 × 5 = 240/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/60 - 240/60 = 200 - 240/60 = -40/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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