Subtract 50/27 from 14/36
1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 1 23/27
14/36 - 50/27 is -79/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
50/27 = 50 × 4/27 × 4 = 200/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/108 - 200/108 = 42 - 200/108 = -158/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/54
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