Subtract 9/50 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 9/50
274 - 950 is 657100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
274 = 27 × 254 × 25 = 675100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
950 = 9 × 250 × 2 = 18100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675100 - 18100 = 675 - 18100 = 657100 - In mixed form: 657100
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