Subtract 5/50 from 24/27
24/27 - 5/50 is 71/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
24/27 = 24 × 50/27 × 50 = 1200/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/1350 - 135/1350 = 1200 - 135/1350 = 1065/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/90
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