Subtract 7/50 from 6/48, Solve 6/48

Subtract 7/50 from 6/48

6/48 - 7/50 is -3/200.

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,
7/50 = 7 × 24/50 × 24 = 168/1200
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1200 - 168/1200 = 150 - 168/1200 = -18/1200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/200

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