Subtract 15/48 from 3/25, Solve 3/25

Subtract 15/48 from 3/25

3/25 - 15/48 is -77/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
3/25 = 3 × 48/25 × 48 = 144/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
15/48 = 15 × 25/48 × 25 = 375/1200
Subtract the two like fractions:
144/1200 - 375/1200 = 144 - 375/1200 = -231/1200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/400

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