Subtract 21/54 from 16/25
16/25 - 21/54 is 113/450.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 54/25 × 54 = 864/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
21/54 = 21 × 25/54 × 25 = 525/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/1350 - 525/1350 = 864 - 525/1350 = 339/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/450
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