Subtract 25/36 from 50/54
50/54 - 25/36 is 25/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
50/54 = 50 × 2/54 × 2 = 100/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
25/36 = 25 × 3/36 × 3 = 75/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/108 - 75/108 = 100 - 75/108 = 25/108
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