Subtract 9/48 from 7/50, Solve 7/50

Subtract 9/48 from 7/50

7/50 - 9/48 is -19/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
7/50 = 7 × 24/50 × 24 = 168/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/1200 - 225/1200 = 168 - 225/1200 = -57/1200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/400

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