Subtract 18/75 from 54/2
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 18/75
54/2 - 18/75 is 669/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
54/2 = 54 × 75/2 × 75 = 4050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/150 - 36/150 = 4050 - 36/150 = 4014/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 669/25
- In mixed form: 2619/25
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/2-36/75 54/4-18/75 54/2-54/75 54/6-18/75 54/2-90/75 54/10-18/75 54/14-18/75