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Subtract 15/60 from 54/25

1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 15/60

54/25 - 15/60 is 191/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    54/25 = 54 × 12/25 × 12 = 648/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    648/300 - 75/300 = 648 - 75/300 = 573/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/100
  6. In mixed form: 191/100

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