Subtract 25/54 from 6/30
6/30 - 25/54 is -71/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
6/30 = 6 × 9/30 × 9 = 54/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/270 - 125/270 = 54 - 125/270 = -71/270
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