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Subtract 5/54 from 4/25

4/25 - 5/54 is 91/1350.

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,
    4/25 = 4 × 54/25 × 54 = 216/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/1350 - 125/1350 = 216 - 125/1350 = 91/1350

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