Subtract 8/25 from 15/54
15/54 - 8/25 is -19/450.
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,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
8/25 = 8 × 54/25 × 54 = 432/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/1350 - 432/1350 = 375 - 432/1350 = -57/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/450
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