Subtract 25/36 from 10/48
10/48 - 25/36 is -35/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/144 - 100/144 = 30 - 100/144 = -70/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/72
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