Subtract 9/25 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 9/25
54/15 - 9/25 is 81/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
54/15 = 54 × 5/15 × 5 = 270/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
9/25 = 9 × 3/25 × 3 = 27/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/75 - 27/75 = 270 - 27/75 = 243/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/25
- In mixed form: 36/25
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