Subtract 2/50 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 2/50
27/18 - 2/50 is 73/50.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/450 - 18/450 = 675 - 18/450 = 657/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/50
- In mixed form: 123/50
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