Subtract 27/50 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 27/50
36/9 - 27/50 is 173/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
36/9 = 36 × 50/9 × 50 = 1800/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/450 - 243/450 = 1800 - 243/450 = 1557/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/50
- In mixed form: 323/50
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