Subtract 7/25 from 25/54
25/54 - 7/25 is 247/1350.
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,
25/54 = 25 × 25/54 × 25 = 625/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
7/25 = 7 × 54/25 × 54 = 378/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/1350 - 378/1350 = 625 - 378/1350 = 247/1350
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