Subtract 30/25 from 48/15
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 1 5/25
48/15 - 30/25 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
48/15 = 48 × 5/15 × 5 = 240/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
30/25 = 30 × 3/25 × 3 = 90/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/75 - 90/75 = 240 - 90/75 = 150/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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