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Subtract 4/48 from 56/25

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 4/48

56/25 - 4/48 is 647/300.

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,
    56/25 = 56 × 48/25 × 48 = 2688/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    4/48 = 4 × 25/48 × 25 = 100/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2688/1200 - 100/1200 = 2688 - 100/1200 = 2588/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/300
  6. In mixed form: 247/300

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