Subtract 2/25 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 2/25
48/9 - 2/25 is 394/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
48/9 = 48 × 25/9 × 25 = 1200/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/225 - 18/225 = 1200 - 18/225 = 1182/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 394/75
- In mixed form: 519/75
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