Subtract 18/50 from 7/48
7/48 - 18/50 is -257/1200.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
18/50 = 18 × 24/50 × 24 = 432/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1200 - 432/1200 = 175 - 432/1200 = -257/1200
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