Subtract 32/54 from 6/50
6/50 - 32/54 is -319/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
32/54 = 32 × 25/54 × 25 = 800/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/1350 - 800/1350 = 162 - 800/1350 = -638/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/675
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