Subtract 25/48 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 25/48
50/9 - 25/48 is 725/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
50/9 = 50 × 16/9 × 16 = 800/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
25/48 = 25 × 3/48 × 3 = 75/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/144 - 75/144 = 800 - 75/144 = 725/144 - In mixed form: 55/144
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