Subtract 10/25 from 30/48
30/48 - 10/25 is 9/40.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
10/25 = 10 × 48/25 × 48 = 480/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/1200 - 480/1200 = 750 - 480/1200 = 270/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40
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