Subtract 12/48 from 15/25
15/25 - 12/48 is 7/20.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 48/25 × 48 = 720/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/1200 - 300/1200 = 720 - 300/1200 = 420/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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