Subtract 25/54 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 25/54
42/25 - 25/54 is 1643/1350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
42/25 = 42 × 54/25 × 54 = 2268/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
25/54 = 25 × 25/54 × 25 = 625/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/1350 - 625/1350 = 2268 - 625/1350 = 1643/1350 - In mixed form: 1293/1350
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