Subtract 10/27 from 48/25
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 10/27
48/25 - 10/27 is 1046/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
48/25 = 48 × 27/25 × 27 = 1296/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
10/27 = 10 × 25/27 × 25 = 250/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/675 - 250/675 = 1296 - 250/675 = 1046/675 - In mixed form: 1371/675
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