Subtract 45/50 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 45/50
27/9 - 45/50 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
27/9 = 27 × 50/9 × 50 = 1350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/450 - 405/450 = 1350 - 405/450 = 945/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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