Subtract 25/84 from 40/48
40/48 - 25/84 is 15/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
40/48 = 40 × 7/48 × 7 = 280/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/336 - 100/336 = 280 - 100/336 = 180/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/28
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