Subtract 28/50 from 6/54, Solve 6/54

Subtract 28/50 from 6/54

6/54 - 28/50 is -101/225.

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,
28/50 = 28 × 27/50 × 27 = 756/1350
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1350 - 756/1350 = 150 - 756/1350 = -606/1350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/225

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