Subtract 50/10 from 12/27
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 5 0/10
12/27 - 50/10 is -41/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
50/10 = 50 × 27/10 × 27 = 1350/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/270 - 1350/270 = 120 - 1350/270 = -1230/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/9
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