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Subtract 1/25 from 10/54

10/54 - 1/25 is 98/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    10/54 = 10 × 25/54 × 25 = 250/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    1/25 = 1 × 54/25 × 54 = 54/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    250/1350 - 54/1350 = 250 - 54/1350 = 196/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/675

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