Subtract 2/25 from 48/12
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 2/25
48/12 - 2/25 is 98/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
48/12 = 48 × 25/12 × 25 = 1200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/300 - 24/300 = 1200 - 24/300 = 1176/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/25
- In mixed form: 323/25
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