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Subtract 25/10 from 54/15

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 2 5/10

54/15 - 25/10 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    54/15 = 54 × 2/15 × 2 = 108/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    25/10 = 25 × 3/10 × 3 = 75/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/30 - 75/30 = 108 - 75/30 = 33/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
  6. In mixed form: 11/10

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