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Subtract 50/18 from 27/60

1st number: 27/60, 2nd number: 2 14/18

27/60 - 50/18 is -419/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/180 - 500/180 = 81 - 500/180 = -419/180

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