Subtract 48/25 from 2/4
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 23/25
2/4 - 48/25 is -71/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
2/4 = 2 × 25/4 × 25 = 50/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
48/25 = 48 × 4/25 × 4 = 192/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/100 - 192/100 = 50 - 192/100 = -142/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/50
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