Subtract 2/25 from 4/54
4/54 - 2/25 is -4/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
2/25 = 2 × 54/25 × 54 = 108/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/1350 - 108/1350 = 100 - 108/1350 = -8/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/675
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