Subtract 50/27 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 1 23/27
18/2 - 50/27 is 193/27.
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,
18/2 = 18 × 27/2 × 27 = 486/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
50/27 = 50 × 2/27 × 2 = 100/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/54 - 100/54 = 486 - 100/54 = 386/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/27
- In mixed form: 74/27
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