Subtract 48/30 from 21/25
1st number: 21/25, 2nd number: 1 18/30
21/25 - 48/30 is -19/25.
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,
21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/150 - 240/150 = 126 - 240/150 = -114/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/25
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