Subtract 6/50 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 6/50
27/18 - 6/50 is 69/50.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/450 - 54/450 = 675 - 54/450 = 621/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/50
- In mixed form: 119/50
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