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Subtract 48/90 from 45/25

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 48/90

45/25 - 48/90 is 19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    45/25 = 45 × 18/25 × 18 = 810/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    48/90 = 48 × 5/90 × 5 = 240/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/450 - 240/450 = 810 - 240/450 = 570/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
  6. In mixed form: 14/15

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