Subtract 12/54 from 28/50
28/50 - 12/54 is 76/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
28/50 = 28 × 27/50 × 27 = 756/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/1350 - 300/1350 = 756 - 300/1350 = 456/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/225
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