Subtract 25/50 from 3/54
3/54 - 25/50 is -4/9.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
25/50 = 25 × 27/50 × 27 = 675/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1350 - 675/1350 = 75 - 675/1350 = -600/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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