Subtract 7/27 from 50/25, Solve 2 0/25

Subtract 7/27 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 7/27

50/25 - 7/27 is 47/27.

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,
7/27 = 7 × 25/27 × 25 = 175/675
Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/675 - 175/675 = 1350 - 175/675 = 1175/675
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/27
In mixed form: 120/27

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