Answers

Subtract 45/48 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 45/48

50/25 - 45/48 is 17/16.

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,
   50/25 = 50 × 48/25 × 48 = 2400/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   45/48 = 45 × 25/48 × 25 = 1125/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/1200 - 1125/1200 = 2400 - 1125/1200 = 1275/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
6. In mixed form: 11/16

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