Subtract 5/54 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 5/54
56/25 - 5/54 is 2899/1350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
56/25 = 56 × 54/25 × 54 = 3024/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/1350 - 125/1350 = 3024 - 125/1350 = 2899/1350 - In mixed form: 2199/1350
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