Subtract 54/96 from 15/50
15/50 - 54/96 is -21/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
15/50 = 15 × 48/50 × 48 = 720/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
54/96 = 54 × 25/96 × 25 = 1350/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/2400 - 1350/2400 = 720 - 1350/2400 = -630/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/80
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