Subtract 18/25 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 18/25
27/2 - 18/25 is 639/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
27/2 = 27 × 25/2 × 25 = 675/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
18/25 = 18 × 2/25 × 2 = 36/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/50 - 36/50 = 675 - 36/50 = 639/50 - In mixed form: 1239/50
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