Subtract 3/75 from 54/90
54/90 - 3/75 is 14/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
54/90 = 54 × 5/90 × 5 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
3/75 = 3 × 6/75 × 6 = 18/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/450 - 18/450 = 270 - 18/450 = 252/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/25
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