Subtract 3/48 from 7/25
7/25 - 3/48 is 87/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
7/25 = 7 × 48/25 × 48 = 336/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/1200 - 75/1200 = 336 - 75/1200 = 261/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/400
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