Subtract 3/75 from 48/2
1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 3/75
48/2 - 3/75 is 599/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
48/2 = 48 × 75/2 × 75 = 3600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/150 - 6/150 = 3600 - 6/150 = 3594/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 599/25
- In mixed form: 2324/25
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