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Subtract 5/30 from 25/48

25/48 - 5/30 is 17/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/240 - 40/240 = 125 - 40/240 = 85/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/48

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