Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 18/48

1^st number: 18/48, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

18/48 - 45/25 is -57/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   18/48 = 18 × 25/48 × 25 = 450/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   45/25 = 45 × 48/25 × 48 = 2160/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/1200 - 2160/1200 = 450 - 2160/1200 = -1710/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/40

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