Subtract 15/54 from 75/50
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 15/54
75/50 - 15/54 is 11/9.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 27/50 × 27 = 2025/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/1350 - 375/1350 = 2025 - 375/1350 = 1650/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
- In mixed form: 12/9
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