Subtract 25/48 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 25/48
50/16 - 25/48 is 125/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
50/16 = 50 × 3/16 × 3 = 150/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
25/48 = 25 × 1/48 × 1 = 25/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/48 - 25/48 = 150 - 25/48 = 125/48 - In mixed form: 229/48
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