Subtract 50/54 from 40/48
40/48 - 50/54 is -5/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
40/48 = 40 × 9/48 × 9 = 360/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/432 - 400/432 = 360 - 400/432 = -40/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/54
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