Subtract 10/54 from 25/80
25/80 - 10/54 is 55/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
25/80 = 25 × 27/80 × 27 = 675/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
10/54 = 10 × 40/54 × 40 = 400/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/2160 - 400/2160 = 675 - 400/2160 = 275/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/432
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