Subtract 35/28 from 50/48
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 1 7/28
50/48 - 35/28 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 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 28 × 12 = 336,
35/28 = 35 × 12/28 × 12 = 420/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/336 - 420/336 = 350 - 420/336 = -70/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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