Subtract 5/27 from 20/50
20/50 - 5/27 is 29/135.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
5/27 = 5 × 50/27 × 50 = 250/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/1350 - 250/1350 = 540 - 250/1350 = 290/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/135
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