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Subtract 60/50 from 14/54

1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 1 10/50

14/54 - 60/50 is -127/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    14/54 = 14 × 25/54 × 25 = 350/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    60/50 = 60 × 27/50 × 27 = 1620/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/1350 - 1620/1350 = 350 - 1620/1350 = -1270/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/135

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