Subtract 25/54 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 25/54
10/4 - 25/54 is 55/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
25/54 = 25 × 2/54 × 2 = 50/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/108 - 50/108 = 270 - 50/108 = 220/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/27
- In mixed form: 21/27
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