Subtract 48/90 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 48/90
27/25 - 48/90 is 41/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
48/90 = 48 × 5/90 × 5 = 240/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/450 - 240/450 = 486 - 240/450 = 246/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/75
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/25-48/90 27/25-96/90 27/50-48/90 81/25-48/90 27/75-48/90