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Subtract 8/50 from 3/54

3/54 - 8/50 is -47/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/1350 - 216/1350 = 75 - 216/1350 = -141/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/450

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