Subtract 48/30 from 15/25
1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 1 18/30
15/25 - 48/30 is -1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
15/25 = 15 × 6/25 × 6 = 90/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/150 - 240/150 = 90 - 240/150 = -150/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1
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