Subtract 80/48 from 75/25
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 1 32/48
75/25 - 80/48 is 4/3.
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,
75/25 = 75 × 48/25 × 48 = 3600/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
80/48 = 80 × 25/48 × 25 = 2000/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/1200 - 2000/1200 = 3600 - 2000/1200 = 1600/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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