Subtract 50/54 from 16/45
16/45 - 50/54 is -77/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
16/45 = 16 × 6/45 × 6 = 96/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/270 - 250/270 = 96 - 250/270 = -154/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/135
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