Subtract 15/50 from 7/54
7/54 - 15/50 is -23/135.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 25/54 × 25 = 175/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
15/50 = 15 × 27/50 × 27 = 405/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1350 - 405/1350 = 175 - 405/1350 = -230/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/135
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