Subtract 12/48 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 12/48
35/25 - 12/48 is 23/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
35/25 = 35 × 48/25 × 48 = 1680/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/1200 - 300/1200 = 1680 - 300/1200 = 1380/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
- In mixed form: 13/20
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