Answers

Subtract 50/6 from 50/48

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

50/48 - 50/6 is -175/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   50/48 = 50 × 1/48 × 1 = 50/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   50/6 = 50 × 8/6 × 8 = 400/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/48 - 400/48 = 50 - 400/48 = -350/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -175/24

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