Subtract 20/50 from 5/54
5/54 - 20/50 is -83/270.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/1350 - 540/1350 = 125 - 540/1350 = -415/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/270
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