Subtract 50/80 from 35/54
35/54 - 50/80 is 5/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
35/54 = 35 × 40/54 × 40 = 1400/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
50/80 = 50 × 27/80 × 27 = 1350/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/2160 - 1350/2160 = 1400 - 1350/2160 = 50/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/216
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