Subtract 80/54 from 50/80
1st number: 50/80, 2nd number: 1 26/54
50/80 - 80/54 is -185/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
50/80 = 50 × 27/80 × 27 = 1350/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
80/54 = 80 × 40/54 × 40 = 3200/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/2160 - 3200/2160 = 1350 - 3200/2160 = -1850/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/216
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