Subtract 25/60 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 25/60
54/5 - 25/60 is 623/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
54/5 = 54 × 12/5 × 12 = 648/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/60 - 25/60 = 648 - 25/60 = 623/60 - In mixed form: 1023/60
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