Subtract 5/48 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 5/48
45/25 - 5/48 is 407/240.
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,
45/25 = 45 × 48/25 × 48 = 2160/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
5/48 = 5 × 25/48 × 25 = 125/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/1200 - 125/1200 = 2160 - 125/1200 = 2035/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 407/240
- In mixed form: 1167/240
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