Subtract 15/25 from 10/48
10/48 - 15/25 is -47/120.
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,
10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
15/25 = 15 × 48/25 × 48 = 720/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/1200 - 720/1200 = 250 - 720/1200 = -470/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/120
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