Subtract 48/25 from 1/6
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 23/25
1/6 - 48/25 is -263/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
48/25 = 48 × 6/25 × 6 = 288/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/150 - 288/150 = 25 - 288/150 = -263/150
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