Subtract 8/54 from 5/75
5/75 - 8/54 is -11/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
5/75 = 5 × 18/75 × 18 = 90/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
8/54 = 8 × 25/54 × 25 = 200/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1350 - 200/1350 = 90 - 200/1350 = -110/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/135
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