Subtract 40/54 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 40/54
72/25 - 40/54 is 1444/675.
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,
72/25 = 72 × 54/25 × 54 = 3888/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
40/54 = 40 × 25/54 × 25 = 1000/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3888/1350 - 1000/1350 = 3888 - 1000/1350 = 2888/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1444/675
- In mixed form: 294/675
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