Subtract 15/54 from 81/50
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 15/54
81/50 - 15/54 is 302/225.
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,
81/50 = 81 × 27/50 × 27 = 2187/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/1350 - 375/1350 = 2187 - 375/1350 = 1812/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 302/225
- In mixed form: 177/225
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