Subtract 2/48 from 90/50, Solve 1 40/50

Subtract 2/48 from 90/50

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 2/48

90/50 - 2/48 is 211/120.

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,
90/50 = 90 × 24/50 × 24 = 2160/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200
Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/1200 - 50/1200 = 2160 - 50/1200 = 2110/1200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/120
In mixed form: 191/120

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