Subtract 30/54 from 54/25
1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 30/54
54/25 - 30/54 is 361/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
54/25 = 54 × 54/25 × 54 = 2916/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
30/54 = 30 × 25/54 × 25 = 750/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2916/1350 - 750/1350 = 2916 - 750/1350 = 2166/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/225
- In mixed form: 1136/225
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