Subtract 20/27 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 20/27
50/25 - 20/27 is 34/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
50/25 = 50 × 27/25 × 27 = 1350/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
20/27 = 20 × 25/27 × 25 = 500/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/675 - 500/675 = 1350 - 500/675 = 850/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/27
- In mixed form: 17/27
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