Subtract 8/25 from 2/48
2/48 - 8/25 is -167/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
8/25 = 8 × 48/25 × 48 = 384/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1200 - 384/1200 = 50 - 384/1200 = -334/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/600
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