Subtract 2/75 from 60/48
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 2/75
60/48 - 2/75 is 367/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
60/48 = 60 × 25/48 × 25 = 1500/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/1200 - 32/1200 = 1500 - 32/1200 = 1468/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/300
- In mixed form: 167/300
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