Subtract 50/27 from 3/4
1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 23/27
34 - 5027 is -119108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
34 = 3 × 274 × 27 = 81108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
5027 = 50 × 427 × 4 = 200108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81108 - 200108 = 81 - 200108 = -119108
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