Subtract 16/54 from 36/50
36/50 - 16/54 is 286/675.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 27/50 × 27 = 972/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/1350 - 400/1350 = 972 - 400/1350 = 572/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 286/675
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