Subtract 25/45 from 5/48
5/48 - 25/45 is -65/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
25/45 = 25 × 16/45 × 16 = 400/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/720 - 400/720 = 75 - 400/720 = -325/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/144
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