Subtract 20/54 from 30/50
30/50 - 20/54 is 31/135.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 27/50 × 27 = 810/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
20/54 = 20 × 25/54 × 25 = 500/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/1350 - 500/1350 = 810 - 500/1350 = 310/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/135
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