Subtract 15/18 from 48/25
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 15/18
48/25 - 15/18 is 163/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
48/25 = 48 × 18/25 × 18 = 864/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/450 - 375/450 = 864 - 375/450 = 489/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/150
- In mixed form: 113/150
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