Subtract 50/5 from 1/27
1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 10 0/5
1/27 - 50/5 is -269/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
50/5 = 50 × 27/5 × 27 = 1350/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/135 - 1350/135 = 5 - 1350/135 = -1345/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/27
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