Subtract 21/25 from 2/54
2/54 - 21/25 is -542/675.
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,
2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
21/25 = 21 × 54/25 × 54 = 1134/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1350 - 1134/1350 = 50 - 1134/1350 = -1084/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -542/675
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