Subtract 27/25 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 2/25
50/15 - 27/25 is 169/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
50/15 = 50 × 5/15 × 5 = 250/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
27/25 = 27 × 3/25 × 3 = 81/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/75 - 81/75 = 250 - 81/75 = 169/75 - In mixed form: 219/75
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