Subtract 1/27 from 18/50
18/50 - 1/27 is 218/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
18/50 = 18 × 27/50 × 27 = 486/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
1/27 = 1 × 50/27 × 50 = 50/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/1350 - 50/1350 = 486 - 50/1350 = 436/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/675
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