Subtract 54/60 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 54/60
50/25 - 54/60 is 11/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/300 - 270/300 = 600 - 270/300 = 330/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
- In mixed form: 11/10
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