Subtract 21/54 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 21/54
25/6 - 21/54 is 34/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
25/6 = 25 × 9/6 × 9 = 225/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
21/54 = 21 × 1/54 × 1 = 21/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/54 - 21/54 = 225 - 21/54 = 204/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
- In mixed form: 37/9
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