Subtract 4/50 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 4/50
272 - 450 is 67150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
272 = 27 × 252 × 25 = 67550 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
450 = 4 × 150 × 1 = 450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
67550 - 450 = 675 - 450 = 67150 - In mixed form: 132150
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