Subtract 70/54 from 50/60
1st number: 50/60, 2nd number: 1 16/54
50/60 - 70/54 is -25/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
50/60 = 50 × 9/60 × 9 = 450/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
70/54 = 70 × 10/54 × 10 = 700/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/540 - 700/540 = 450 - 700/540 = -250/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/54
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