Subtract 42/27 from 5/50
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 1 15/27
5/50 - 42/27 is -131/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/1350 - 2100/1350 = 135 - 2100/1350 = -1965/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/90
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