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Subtract 25/54 from 7/4

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 25/54

7/4 - 25/54 is 139/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    7/4 = 7 × 27/4 × 27 = 189/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    25/54 = 25 × 2/54 × 2 = 50/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/108 - 50/108 = 189 - 50/108 = 139/108
  5. In mixed form: 131/108

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