Subtract 75/6 from 50/48
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 12 3/6
50/48 - 75/6 is -275/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
50/48 = 50 × 1/48 × 1 = 50/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
75/6 = 75 × 8/6 × 8 = 600/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/48 - 600/48 = 50 - 600/48 = -550/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -275/24
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