Subtract 50/27 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1 23/27
12/2 - 50/27 is 112/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
12/2 = 12 × 27/2 × 27 = 324/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
50/27 = 50 × 2/27 × 2 = 100/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/54 - 100/54 = 324 - 100/54 = 224/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/27
- In mixed form: 44/27
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