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Subtract 1/50 from 45/27

1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 1/50

45/27 - 1/50 is 247/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    45/27 = 45 × 50/27 × 50 = 2250/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/1350 - 27/1350 = 2250 - 27/1350 = 2223/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/150
  6. In mixed form: 197/150

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