Subtract 16/27 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 16/27
50/15 - 16/27 is 74/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
50/15 = 50 × 9/15 × 9 = 450/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/135 - 80/135 = 450 - 80/135 = 370/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/27
- In mixed form: 220/27
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