Subtract 15/36 from 50/48
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 15/36
50/48 - 15/36 is 5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
50/48 = 50 × 3/48 × 3 = 150/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/144 - 60/144 = 150 - 60/144 = 90/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8
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