Subtract 75/96 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 75/96
50/25 - 75/96 is 39/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
50/25 = 50 × 96/25 × 96 = 4800/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
75/96 = 75 × 25/96 × 25 = 1875/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4800/2400 - 1875/2400 = 4800 - 1875/2400 = 2925/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/32
- In mixed form: 17/32
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