Subtract 72/27 from 1/50
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 2 18/27
1/50 - 72/27 is -397/150.
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,
72/27 = 72 × 50/27 × 50 = 3600/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/1350 - 3600/1350 = 27 - 3600/1350 = -3573/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/150
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