Subtract 2/7 from 48/25
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 2/7
48/25 - 2/7 is 286/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
48/25 = 48 × 7/25 × 7 = 336/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
2/7 = 2 × 25/7 × 25 = 50/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/175 - 50/175 = 336 - 50/175 = 286/175 - In mixed form: 1111/175
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