Subtract 12/54 from 9/25
9/25 - 12/54 is 31/225.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 54/25 × 54 = 486/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/1350 - 300/1350 = 486 - 300/1350 = 186/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/225
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