Subtract 2/27 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 2/27
50/20 - 2/27 is 131/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
50/20 = 50 × 27/20 × 27 = 1350/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/540 - 40/540 = 1350 - 40/540 = 1310/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/54
- In mixed form: 223/54
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