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Subtract 12/27 from 54/25

1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 12/27

54/25 - 12/27 is 386/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    54/25 = 54 × 27/25 × 27 = 1458/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    12/27 = 12 × 25/27 × 25 = 300/675
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1458/675 - 300/675 = 1458 - 300/675 = 1158/675
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 386/225
  6. In mixed form: 1161/225

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