Subtract 30/50 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 30/50
27/5 - 30/50 is 24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
27/5 = 27 × 10/5 × 10 = 270/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
30/50 = 30 × 1/50 × 1 = 30/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/50 - 30/50 = 270 - 30/50 = 240/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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