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Subtract 5/27 from 50/18

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 5/27

50/18 - 5/27 is 70/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    50/18 = 50 × 3/18 × 3 = 150/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    5/27 = 5 × 2/27 × 2 = 10/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/54 - 10/54 = 150 - 10/54 = 140/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/27
  6. In mixed form: 216/27

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