Answers

Subtract 54/8 from 50/48

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

50/48 - 54/8 is -137/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 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 8 × 6 = 48,
   54/8 = 54 × 6/8 × 6 = 324/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/48 - 324/48 = 50 - 324/48 = -274/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/24

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