Subtract 25/8 from 6/54, Solve 6/54

Subtract 25/8 from 6/54

1^st number: 6/54, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

6/54 - 25/8 is -217/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
25/8 = 25 × 27/8 × 27 = 675/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/216 - 675/216 = 24 - 675/216 = -651/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -217/72

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