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Subtract 3/48 from 90/25

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 3/48

90/25 - 3/48 is 283/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    90/25 = 90 × 48/25 × 48 = 4320/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4320/1200 - 75/1200 = 4320 - 75/1200 = 4245/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/80
  6. In mixed form: 343/80

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