Subtract 27/50 from 36/7
1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 27/50
36/7 - 27/50 is 1611/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
36/7 = 36 × 50/7 × 50 = 1800/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/350 - 189/350 = 1800 - 189/350 = 1611/350 - In mixed form: 4211/350
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