Subtract 7/30 from 25/54
25/54 - 7/30 is 31/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 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 30 × 9 = 270,
7/30 = 7 × 9/30 × 9 = 63/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/270 - 63/270 = 125 - 63/270 = 62/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/135
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