Subtract 3/25 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 3/25
54/12 - 3/25 is 219/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
54/12 = 54 × 25/12 × 25 = 1350/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
3/25 = 3 × 12/25 × 12 = 36/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/300 - 36/300 = 1350 - 36/300 = 1314/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/50
- In mixed form: 419/50
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