Subtract 4/48 from 90/25, Solve 3 15/25

Subtract 4/48 from 90/25

1^st number: 3 15/25, 2^nd number: 4/48

90/25 - 4/48 is 211/60.

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,
90/25 = 90 × 48/25 × 48 = 4320/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
4/48 = 4 × 25/48 × 25 = 100/1200
Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/1200 - 100/1200 = 4320 - 100/1200 = 4220/1200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/60
In mixed form: 331/60

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