Subtract 12/25 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 12/25
54/8 - 12/25 is 627/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
54/8 = 54 × 25/8 × 25 = 1350/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
12/25 = 12 × 8/25 × 8 = 96/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/200 - 96/200 = 1350 - 96/200 = 1254/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 627/100
- In mixed form: 627/100
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