Subtract 20/7 from 27/50
1st number: 27/50, 2nd number: 2 6/7
27/50 - 20/7 is -811/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
20/7 = 20 × 50/7 × 50 = 1000/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/350 - 1000/350 = 189 - 1000/350 = -811/350
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