Subtract 27/72 from 15/50
15/50 - 27/72 is -3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
15/50 = 15 × 36/50 × 36 = 540/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
27/72 = 27 × 25/72 × 25 = 675/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/1800 - 675/1800 = 540 - 675/1800 = -135/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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