Subtract 6/48 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 6/48
50/25 - 6/48 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
50/25 = 50 × 48/25 × 48 = 2400/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
6/48 = 6 × 25/48 × 25 = 150/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/1200 - 150/1200 = 2400 - 150/1200 = 2250/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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