Subtract 54/9 from 15/50
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 6 0/9
15/50 - 54/9 is -57/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
54/9 = 54 × 50/9 × 50 = 2700/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/450 - 2700/450 = 135 - 2700/450 = -2565/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/10
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