Subtract 50/45 from 32/27
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 1 5/45
32/27 - 50/45 is 2/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
32/27 = 32 × 5/27 × 5 = 160/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
50/45 = 50 × 3/45 × 3 = 150/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/135 - 150/135 = 160 - 150/135 = 10/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/27
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