Subtract 50/27 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 1 23/27
40/24 - 50/27 is -5/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
40/24 = 40 × 9/24 × 9 = 360/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
50/27 = 50 × 8/27 × 8 = 400/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/216 - 400/216 = 360 - 400/216 = -40/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/27
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