Subtract 3/54 from 8/50
8/50 - 3/54 is 47/450.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/1350 - 75/1350 = 216 - 75/1350 = 141/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/450
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