Subtract 54/50 from 27/35
1st number: 27/35, 2nd number: 1 4/50
27/35 - 54/50 is -54/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
27/35 = 27 × 10/35 × 10 = 270/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
54/50 = 54 × 7/50 × 7 = 378/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/350 - 378/350 = 270 - 378/350 = -108/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -54/175
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