Subtract 8/28 from 54/25
1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 8/28
54/25 - 8/28 is 328/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
54/25 = 54 × 28/25 × 28 = 1512/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/700 - 200/700 = 1512 - 200/700 = 1312/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 328/175
- In mixed form: 1153/175
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