Subtract 2/48 from 8/50
8/50 - 2/48 is 71/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/50 = 8 × 24/50 × 24 = 192/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/1200 - 50/1200 = 192 - 50/1200 = 142/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/600
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