Subtract 48/25 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1 23/25
36/30 - 48/25 is -18/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
48/25 = 48 × 6/25 × 6 = 288/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/150 - 288/150 = 180 - 288/150 = -108/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/25
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