Subtract 36/54 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 36/54
42/25 - 36/54 is 76/75.
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,
36/54 = 36 × 25/54 × 25 = 900/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/1350 - 900/1350 = 2268 - 900/1350 = 1368/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/75
- In mixed form: 11/75
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