Answers

Subtract 72/48 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 1 24/48

75/50 - 72/48 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   75/50 = 75 × 24/50 × 24 = 1800/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   72/48 = 72 × 25/48 × 25 = 1800/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/1200 - 1800/1200 = 1800 - 1800/1200 = 0/1200
5. The answer is 0

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁷⁵/₅₀-⁷²/₉₆

Subtract Fractions Calculator