Subtract 3/48 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 3/48
49/25 - 3/48 is 759/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
49/25 = 49 × 48/25 × 48 = 2352/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/1200 - 75/1200 = 2352 - 75/1200 = 2277/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 759/400
- In mixed form: 1359/400
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