Subtract 36/48 from 12/25
12/25 - 36/48 is -27/100.
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,
12/25 = 12 × 48/25 × 48 = 576/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
36/48 = 36 × 25/48 × 25 = 900/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/1200 - 900/1200 = 576 - 900/1200 = -324/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/100
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