Subtract 72/48 from 1/25
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 1 24/48
1/25 - 72/48 is -73/50.
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,
1/25 = 1 × 48/25 × 48 = 48/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
72/48 = 72 × 25/48 × 25 = 1800/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/1200 - 1800/1200 = 48 - 1800/1200 = -1752/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/50
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