Subtract 40/48 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 40/48
90/25 - 40/48 is 83/30.
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,
90/25 = 90 × 48/25 × 48 = 4320/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
40/48 = 40 × 25/48 × 25 = 1000/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/1200 - 1000/1200 = 4320 - 1000/1200 = 3320/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/30
- In mixed form: 223/30
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