Subtract 5/60 from 54/25
1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 5/60
54/25 - 5/60 is 623/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
54/25 = 54 × 12/25 × 12 = 648/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/300 - 25/300 = 648 - 25/300 = 623/300 - In mixed form: 223/300
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