Subtract 15/54 from 81/25
1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 15/54
81/25 - 15/54 is 1333/450.
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,
81/25 = 81 × 54/25 × 54 = 4374/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4374/1350 - 375/1350 = 4374 - 375/1350 = 3999/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1333/450
- In mixed form: 2433/450
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