Subtract 27/48 from 50/96
50/96 - 27/48 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
27/48 = 27 × 2/48 × 2 = 54/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/96 - 54/96 = 50 - 54/96 = -4/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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