Subtract 25/50 from 48/3
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 25/50
48/3 - 25/50 is 31/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
48/3 = 48 × 50/3 × 50 = 2400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/150 - 75/150 = 2400 - 75/150 = 2325/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/2
- In mixed form: 151/2
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