Subtract 50/6 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 8 2/6
35/27 - 50/6 is -190/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
50/6 = 50 × 9/6 × 9 = 450/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/54 - 450/54 = 70 - 450/54 = -380/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -190/27
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