Subtract 25/54 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 25/54
10/2 - 25/54 is 245/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
10/2 = 10 × 27/2 × 27 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
25/54 = 25 × 1/54 × 1 = 25/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/54 - 25/54 = 270 - 25/54 = 245/54 - In mixed form: 429/54
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