Subtract 90/50 from 35/54
1st number: 35/54, 2nd number: 1 40/50
35/54 - 90/50 is -311/270.
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,
35/54 = 35 × 25/54 × 25 = 875/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
90/50 = 90 × 27/50 × 27 = 2430/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/1350 - 2430/1350 = 875 - 2430/1350 = -1555/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/270
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