Subtract 28/48 from 2/25
2/25 - 28/48 is -151/300.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 48/25 × 48 = 96/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
28/48 = 28 × 25/48 × 25 = 700/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/1200 - 700/1200 = 96 - 700/1200 = -604/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/300
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