Answers

Subtract 25/54 from 50/48

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 25/54

50/48 - 25/54 is 125/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   50/48 = 50 × 9/48 × 9 = 450/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   25/54 = 25 × 8/54 × 8 = 200/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/432 - 200/432 = 450 - 200/432 = 250/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/216

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