Subtract 27/50 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 27/50
36/14 - 27/50 is 711/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
36/14 = 36 × 25/14 × 25 = 900/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/350 - 189/350 = 900 - 189/350 = 711/350 - In mixed form: 211/350
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