Answers

Subtract 21/48 from 25/20

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 21/48

25/20 - 21/48 is 13/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   25/20 = 25 × 12/20 × 12 = 300/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/240 - 105/240 = 300 - 105/240 = 195/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/16

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