Subtract 10/25 from 54/28
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 10/25
54/28 - 10/25 is 107/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
54/28 = 54 × 25/28 × 25 = 1350/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
10/25 = 10 × 28/25 × 28 = 280/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/700 - 280/700 = 1350 - 280/700 = 1070/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/70
- In mixed form: 137/70
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