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Subtract 27/32 from 50/48

1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 27/32

50/48 - 27/32 is 19/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    50/48 = 50 × 2/48 × 2 = 100/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    27/32 = 27 × 3/32 × 3 = 81/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/96 - 81/96 = 100 - 81/96 = 19/96

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