Subtract 60/54 from 2/25, Solve 2/25

Subtract 60/54 from 2/25

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

2/25 - 60/54 is -232/225.

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,
2/25 = 2 × 54/25 × 54 = 108/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
60/54 = 60 × 25/54 × 25 = 1500/1350
Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1350 - 1500/1350 = 108 - 1500/1350 = -1392/1350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -232/225

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