Subtract 27/50 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 27/50
45/7 - 27/50 is 2061/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
45/7 = 45 × 50/7 × 50 = 2250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/350 - 189/350 = 2250 - 189/350 = 2061/350 - In mixed form: 5311/350
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