Subtract 50/54 from 50/96
50/96 - 50/54 is -175/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
50/96 = 50 × 9/96 × 9 = 450/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
50/54 = 50 × 16/54 × 16 = 800/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/864 - 800/864 = 450 - 800/864 = -350/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -175/432
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