Subtract 18/25 from 8/48
8/48 - 18/25 is -83/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
8/48 = 8 × 25/48 × 25 = 200/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
18/25 = 18 × 48/25 × 48 = 864/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1200 - 864/1200 = 200 - 864/1200 = -664/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/150
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