Subtract 4/25 from 54/28
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 4/25
54/28 - 4/25 is 619/350.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 28/25 × 28 = 112/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/700 - 112/700 = 1350 - 112/700 = 1238/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 619/350
- In mixed form: 1269/350
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