Subtract 14/50 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 14/50
27/20 - 14/50 is 107/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
27/20 = 27 × 5/20 × 5 = 135/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
14/50 = 14 × 2/50 × 2 = 28/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/100 - 28/100 = 135 - 28/100 = 107/100 - In mixed form: 17/100
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