Subtract 40/27 from 1/50
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 1 13/27
1/50 - 40/27 is -1973/1350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
40/27 = 40 × 50/27 × 50 = 2000/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/1350 - 2000/1350 = 27 - 2000/1350 = -1973/1350
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