Subtract 21/50 from 6/54
6/54 - 21/50 is -139/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
6/54 = 6 × 25/54 × 25 = 150/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
21/50 = 21 × 27/50 × 27 = 567/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1350 - 567/1350 = 150 - 567/1350 = -417/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/450
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