Subtract 30/54 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 30/54
70/50 - 30/54 is 38/45.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
30/54 = 30 × 25/54 × 25 = 750/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/1350 - 750/1350 = 1890 - 750/1350 = 1140/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45
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