Subtract 25/7 from 50/48
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 3 4/7
50/48 - 25/7 is -425/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
25/7 = 25 × 48/7 × 48 = 1200/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/336 - 1200/336 = 350 - 1200/336 = -850/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -425/168
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