Subtract 45/48 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 45/48
50/6 - 45/48 is 355/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
50/6 = 50 × 8/6 × 8 = 400/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/48 - 45/48 = 400 - 45/48 = 355/48 - In mixed form: 719/48
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