Subtract 5/45 from 25/48
25/48 - 5/45 is 59/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
25/48 = 25 × 15/48 × 15 = 375/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/720 - 80/720 = 375 - 80/720 = 295/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/144
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