Subtract 48/18 from 9/25
1st number: 9/25, 2nd number: 2 12/18
9/25 - 48/18 is -173/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
9/25 = 9 × 18/25 × 18 = 162/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
48/18 = 48 × 25/18 × 25 = 1200/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/450 - 1200/450 = 162 - 1200/450 = -1038/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/75
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