Subtract 27/50 from 4/6
46 - 2750 is 19150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
46 = 4 × 256 × 25 = 100150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2750 = 27 × 350 × 3 = 81150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100150 - 81150 = 100 - 81150 = 19150
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