Subtract 2/90 from 50/54
50/54 - 2/90 is 122/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/270 - 6/270 = 250 - 6/270 = 244/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/135
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