Subtract 16/25 from 3/48
3/48 - 16/25 is -231/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
16/25 = 16 × 48/25 × 48 = 768/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1200 - 768/1200 = 75 - 768/1200 = -693/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -231/400
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