Subtract 1/54 from 50/75
50/75 - 1/54 is 35/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
50/75 = 50 × 18/75 × 18 = 900/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
1/54 = 1 × 25/54 × 25 = 25/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/1350 - 25/1350 = 900 - 25/1350 = 875/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/54
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