Subtract 10/25 from 48/30
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 10/25
48/30 - 10/25 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/150 - 60/150 = 240 - 60/150 = 180/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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