Answers

Subtract 84/48 from 5/25

1^st number: 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

5/25 - 84/48 is -31/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   5/25 = 5 × 48/25 × 48 = 240/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   84/48 = 84 × 25/48 × 25 = 2100/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/1200 - 2100/1200 = 240 - 2100/1200 = -1860/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/20

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