Subtract 25/30 from 54/60
54/60 - 25/30 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/60 - 50/60 = 54 - 50/60 = 4/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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