Subtract 50/48 from 9/10
1st number: 9/10, 2nd number: 1 2/48
9/10 - 50/48 is -17/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
9/10 = 9 × 24/10 × 24 = 216/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/240 - 250/240 = 216 - 250/240 = -34/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/120
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