Subtract 50/27 from 18/48
1st number: 18/48, 2nd number: 1 23/27
18/48 - 50/27 is -319/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
18/48 = 18 × 9/48 × 9 = 162/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
50/27 = 50 × 16/27 × 16 = 800/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/432 - 800/432 = 162 - 800/432 = -638/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/216
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