Subtract 3/48 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 3/48
50/5 - 3/48 is 159/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
50/5 = 50 × 48/5 × 48 = 2400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/240 - 15/240 = 2400 - 15/240 = 2385/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/16
- In mixed form: 915/16
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