Subtract 28/27 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1 1/27
50/12 - 28/27 is 169/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
50/12 = 50 × 9/12 × 9 = 450/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
28/27 = 28 × 4/27 × 4 = 112/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/108 - 112/108 = 450 - 112/108 = 338/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/54
- In mixed form: 37/54
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