Subtract 10/50 from 36/54
36/54 - 10/50 is 7/15.
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,
36/54 = 36 × 25/54 × 25 = 900/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
10/50 = 10 × 27/50 × 27 = 270/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/1350 - 270/1350 = 900 - 270/1350 = 630/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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