Subtract 24/25 from 5/48
5/48 - 24/25 is -1027/1200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
5/48 = 5 × 25/48 × 25 = 125/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
24/25 = 24 × 48/25 × 48 = 1152/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/1200 - 1152/1200 = 125 - 1152/1200 = -1027/1200
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