Subtract 15/27 from 54/50
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 15/27
54/50 - 15/27 is 118/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
54/50 = 54 × 27/50 × 27 = 1458/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
15/27 = 15 × 50/27 × 50 = 750/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/1350 - 750/1350 = 1458 - 750/1350 = 708/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/225
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