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Subtract 64/60 from 27/50

1st number: 27/50, 2nd number: 1 4/60

27/50 - 64/60 is -79/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    64/60 = 64 × 5/60 × 5 = 320/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    162/300 - 320/300 = 162 - 320/300 = -158/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/150

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