Subtract 50/48 from 6/9
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 2/48
6/9 - 50/48 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
50/48 = 50 × 3/48 × 3 = 150/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/144 - 150/144 = 96 - 150/144 = -54/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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