Subtract 25/90 from 42/54
42/54 - 25/90 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
25/90 = 25 × 3/90 × 3 = 75/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/270 - 75/270 = 210 - 75/270 = 135/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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