Subtract 50/28 from 9/48
1st number: 9/48, 2nd number: 1 22/28
9/48 - 50/28 is -179/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
50/28 = 50 × 12/28 × 12 = 600/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/336 - 600/336 = 63 - 600/336 = -537/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/112
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