Subtract 2/50 from 12/54, Solve 12/54

Subtract 2/50 from 12/54

12/54 - 2/50 is 41/225.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
2/50 = 2 × 27/50 × 27 = 54/1350
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/1350 - 54/1350 = 300 - 54/1350 = 246/1350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/225

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad