Subtract 8/15 from 50/54
50/54 - 8/15 is 53/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
8/15 = 8 × 18/15 × 18 = 144/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/270 - 144/270 = 250 - 144/270 = 106/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/135
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