Subtract 25/80 from 54/75
54/75 - 25/80 is 163/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
54/75 = 54 × 16/75 × 16 = 864/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
25/80 = 25 × 15/80 × 15 = 375/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/1200 - 375/1200 = 864 - 375/1200 = 489/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/400
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