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Subtract 16/48 from 45/25

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 16/48

45/25 - 16/48 is 22/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    45/25 = 45 × 48/25 × 48 = 2160/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    16/48 = 16 × 25/48 × 25 = 400/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2160/1200 - 400/1200 = 2160 - 400/1200 = 1760/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
  6. In mixed form: 17/15

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