Subtract 21/54 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 21/54
50/15 - 21/54 is 53/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
50/15 = 50 × 18/15 × 18 = 900/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
21/54 = 21 × 5/54 × 5 = 105/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/270 - 105/270 = 900 - 105/270 = 795/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/18
- In mixed form: 217/18
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