Subtract 6/9 from 54/75, Solve 54/75

Subtract 6/9 from 54/75

54/75 - 6/9 is 4/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
54/75 = 54 × 3/75 × 3 = 162/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
162/225 - 150/225 = 162 - 150/225 = 12/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/75

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