Answers

Subtract 48/30 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

75/25 - 48/30 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   75/25 = 75 × 6/25 × 6 = 450/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/150 - 240/150 = 450 - 240/150 = 210/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
6. In mixed form: 12/5

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