Subtract 15/5 from 25/54
1st number: 25/54, 2nd number: 3 0/5
25/54 - 15/5 is -137/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
15/5 = 15 × 54/5 × 54 = 810/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/270 - 810/270 = 125 - 810/270 = -685/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/54
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