Subtract 50/48 from 7/54
1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 1 2/48
7/54 - 50/48 is -197/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
7/54 = 7 × 8/54 × 8 = 56/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
50/48 = 50 × 9/48 × 9 = 450/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/432 - 450/432 = 56 - 450/432 = -394/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/216
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