Subtract 10/25 from 40/54
40/54 - 10/25 is 46/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
40/54 = 40 × 25/54 × 25 = 1000/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
10/25 = 10 × 54/25 × 54 = 540/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/1350 - 540/1350 = 1000 - 540/1350 = 460/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/135
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