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Subtract 2/50 from 8/48

8/48 - 2/50 is 19/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    8/48 = 8 × 25/48 × 25 = 200/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    2/50 = 2 × 24/50 × 24 = 48/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/1200 - 48/1200 = 200 - 48/1200 = 152/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/150

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