Subtract 40/54 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 40/54
25/12 - 40/54 is 145/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
25/12 = 25 × 9/12 × 9 = 225/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
40/54 = 40 × 2/54 × 2 = 80/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/108 - 80/108 = 225 - 80/108 = 145/108 - In mixed form: 137/108
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