Answers

Subtract 70/54 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

50/4 - 70/54 is 605/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   50/4 = 50 × 27/4 × 27 = 1350/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   70/54 = 70 × 2/54 × 2 = 140/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/108 - 140/108 = 1350 - 140/108 = 1210/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 605/54
6. In mixed form: 1111/54

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁰/₈-⁷⁰/₅₄ ⁵⁰/₁₂-⁷⁰/₅₄ ⁵⁰/₂₀-⁷⁰/₅₄ ⁵⁰/₂₈-⁷⁰/₅₄

Subtract Fractions Calculator