Subtract 25/54 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 25/54
75/20 - 25/54 is 355/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
75/20 = 75 × 27/20 × 27 = 2025/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
25/54 = 25 × 10/54 × 10 = 250/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/540 - 250/540 = 2025 - 250/540 = 1775/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 355/108
- In mixed form: 331/108
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