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Subtract 12/48 from 1/25

1/25 - 12/48 is -21/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    1/25 = 1 × 48/25 × 48 = 48/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/1200 - 300/1200 = 48 - 300/1200 = -252/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/100

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