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Subtract 16/54 from 12/50

12/50 - 16/54 is -38/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    12/50 = 12 × 27/50 × 27 = 324/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    324/1350 - 400/1350 = 324 - 400/1350 = -76/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/675

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