Subtract 27/54 from 12/25
12/25 - 27/54 is -1/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
12/25 = 12 × 54/25 × 54 = 648/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
27/54 = 27 × 25/54 × 25 = 675/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/1350 - 675/1350 = 648 - 675/1350 = -27/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/50
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