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Subtract 3/25 from 20/48

20/48 - 3/25 is 89/300.

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,
    20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    3/25 = 3 × 48/25 × 48 = 144/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/1200 - 144/1200 = 500 - 144/1200 = 356/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/300

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