Subtract 50/54 from 27/90
27/90 - 50/54 is -169/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
27/90 = 27 × 3/90 × 3 = 81/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/270 - 250/270 = 81 - 250/270 = -169/270
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