Subtract 8/25 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 8/25
54/20 - 8/25 is 119/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
54/20 = 54 × 5/20 × 5 = 270/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/100 - 32/100 = 270 - 32/100 = 238/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/50
- In mixed form: 219/50
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