Subtract 45/27 from 36/50
1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 1 18/27
36/50 - 45/27 is -71/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
36/50 = 36 × 27/50 × 27 = 972/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
45/27 = 45 × 50/27 × 50 = 2250/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/1350 - 2250/1350 = 972 - 2250/1350 = -1278/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/75
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