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Subtract 1/49 from 25/48

25/48 - 1/49 is 1177/2352.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    25/48 = 25 × 49/48 × 49 = 1225/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    1/49 = 1 × 48/49 × 48 = 48/2352
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/2352 - 48/2352 = 1225 - 48/2352 = 1177/2352

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