Subtract 15/50 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 15/50
27/18 - 15/50 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/450 - 135/450 = 675 - 135/450 = 540/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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