Subtract 3/50 from 15/54
15/54 - 3/50 is 49/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
3/50 = 3 × 27/50 × 27 = 81/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/1350 - 81/1350 = 375 - 81/1350 = 294/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/225
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