Subtract 50/12 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 4 2/12
70/48 - 50/12 is -65/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
70/48 = 70 × 1/48 × 1 = 70/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
50/12 = 50 × 4/12 × 4 = 200/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/48 - 200/48 = 70 - 200/48 = -130/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/24
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