Subtract 4/25 from 12/48
12/48 - 4/25 is 9/100.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
4/25 = 4 × 48/25 × 48 = 192/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/1200 - 192/1200 = 300 - 192/1200 = 108/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/100
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