Subtract 10/48 from 28/25
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 10/48
28/25 - 10/48 is 547/600.
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,
28/25 = 28 × 48/25 × 48 = 1344/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/1200 - 250/1200 = 1344 - 250/1200 = 1094/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 547/600
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