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Subtract 48/25 from 6/2

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 23/25

6/2 - 48/25 is 27/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    6/2 = 6 × 25/2 × 25 = 150/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    48/25 = 48 × 2/25 × 2 = 96/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/50 - 96/50 = 150 - 96/50 = 54/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/25
  6. In mixed form: 12/25

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