Subtract 70/36 from 50/27
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 1 34/36
50/27 - 70/36 is -5/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
50/27 = 50 × 4/27 × 4 = 200/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
70/36 = 70 × 3/36 × 3 = 210/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/108 - 210/108 = 200 - 210/108 = -10/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/54
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