Subtract 20/50 from 6/48
6/48 - 20/50 is -11/40.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 25/48 × 25 = 150/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
20/50 = 20 × 24/50 × 24 = 480/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1200 - 480/1200 = 150 - 480/1200 = -330/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/40
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