Subtract 30/36 from 25/48
25/48 - 30/36 is -5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
25/48 = 25 × 3/48 × 3 = 75/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
30/36 = 30 × 4/36 × 4 = 120/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/144 - 120/144 = 75 - 120/144 = -45/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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