Subtract 18/6 from 27/50
1st number: 27/50, 2nd number: 3 0/6
27/50 - 18/6 is -123/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/150 - 450/150 = 81 - 450/150 = -369/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/50
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