Subtract 48/25 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1 23/25
15/2 - 48/25 is 279/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
15/2 = 15 × 25/2 × 25 = 375/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
48/25 = 48 × 2/25 × 2 = 96/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/50 - 96/50 = 375 - 96/50 = 279/50 - In mixed form: 529/50
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