Subtract 48/90 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 48/90
63/25 - 48/90 is 149/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
63/25 = 63 × 18/25 × 18 = 1134/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
48/90 = 48 × 5/90 × 5 = 240/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/450 - 240/450 = 1134 - 240/450 = 894/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/75
- In mixed form: 174/75
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