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Subtract 45/54 from 28/25

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 45/54

28/25 - 45/54 is 43/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    28/25 = 28 × 54/25 × 54 = 1512/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    45/54 = 45 × 25/54 × 25 = 1125/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/1350 - 1125/1350 = 1512 - 1125/1350 = 387/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/150

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