Subtract 6/25 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 6/25
54/6 - 6/25 is 219/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
54/6 = 54 × 25/6 × 25 = 1350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/150 - 36/150 = 1350 - 36/150 = 1314/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/25
- In mixed form: 819/25
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