Subtract 6/50 from 56/48
1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 6/50
56/48 - 6/50 is 157/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
56/48 = 56 × 25/48 × 25 = 1400/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
6/50 = 6 × 24/50 × 24 = 144/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/1200 - 144/1200 = 1400 - 144/1200 = 1256/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/150
- In mixed form: 17/150
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