Subtract 21/48 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 21/48
42/25 - 21/48 is 497/400.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 48/25 × 48 = 2016/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
21/48 = 21 × 25/48 × 25 = 525/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/1200 - 525/1200 = 2016 - 525/1200 = 1491/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 497/400
- In mixed form: 197/400
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