Subtract 50/27 from 5/96
1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 1 23/27
5/96 - 50/27 is -1555/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
50/27 = 50 × 32/27 × 32 = 1600/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/864 - 1600/864 = 45 - 1600/864 = -1555/864
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