Subtract 25/36 from 4/54
4/54 - 25/36 is -67/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
25/36 = 25 × 3/36 × 3 = 75/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/108 - 75/108 = 8 - 75/108 = -67/108
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/54-25/36 4/54-50/36 4/54-25/72 12/54-25/36 4/54-75/36 20/54-25/36 28/54-25/36