Subtract 24/18 from 54/25, Solve 2 4/25

Subtract 24/18 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 1 6/18

54/25 - 24/18 is 62/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
54/25 = 54 × 18/25 × 18 = 972/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
972/450 - 600/450 = 972 - 600/450 = 372/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/75

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad