Subtract 20/6 from 25/48
1st number: 25/48, 2nd number: 3 2/6
25/48 - 20/6 is -45/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
25/48 = 25 × 1/48 × 1 = 25/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
20/6 = 20 × 8/6 × 8 = 160/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/48 - 160/48 = 25 - 160/48 = -135/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/16
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