Answers

Subtract 27/50 from 50/48

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 27/50

50/48 - 27/50 is 301/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   50/48 = 50 × 25/48 × 25 = 1250/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   27/50 = 27 × 24/50 × 24 = 648/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1250/1200 - 648/1200 = 1250 - 648/1200 = 602/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/600

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