Subtract 27/75 from 48/4
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 27/75
48/4 - 27/75 is 291/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
48/4 = 48 × 75/4 × 75 = 3600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/300 - 108/300 = 3600 - 108/300 = 3492/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/25
- In mixed form: 1116/25
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