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Subtract 9/48 from 56/25

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 9/48

56/25 - 9/48 is 821/400.

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,
    9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2688/1200 - 225/1200 = 2688 - 225/1200 = 2463/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 821/400
  6. In mixed form: 221/400

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