Subtract 7/50 from 4/27
427 - 750 is 111350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
427 = 4 × 5027 × 50 = 2001350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
750 = 7 × 2750 × 27 = 1891350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2001350 - 1891350 = 200 - 1891350 = 111350
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