Subtract 15/54 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 15/54
25/10 - 15/54 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
25/10 = 25 × 27/10 × 27 = 675/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/270 - 75/270 = 675 - 75/270 = 600/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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