Subtract 54/48 from 50/96
1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 1 6/48
50/96 - 54/48 is -29/48.
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,
54/48 = 54 × 2/48 × 2 = 108/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/96 - 108/96 = 50 - 108/96 = -58/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/48
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