Subtract 2/48 from 10/25
10/25 - 2/48 is 43/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
10/25 = 10 × 48/25 × 48 = 480/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/1200 - 50/1200 = 480 - 50/1200 = 430/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/120
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