Subtract 54/30 from 50/75
1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 1 24/30
50/75 - 54/30 is -17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/150 - 270/150 = 100 - 270/150 = -170/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15
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