Subtract 5/35 from 27/50
27/50 - 5/35 is 139/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 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 35 × 10 = 350,
5/35 = 5 × 10/35 × 10 = 50/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/350 - 50/350 = 189 - 50/350 = 139/350
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