Subtract 60/36 from 50/54
1st number: 50/54, 2nd number: 1 24/36
50/54 - 60/36 is -20/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
50/54 = 50 × 2/54 × 2 = 100/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/108 - 180/108 = 100 - 180/108 = -80/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/27
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