Subtract 48/60 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 48/60
42/25 - 48/60 is 22/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
48/60 = 48 × 5/60 × 5 = 240/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/300 - 240/300 = 504 - 240/300 = 264/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/25
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