Subtract 27/96 from 50/36
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 27/96
50/36 - 27/96 is 319/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
50/36 = 50 × 8/36 × 8 = 400/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/288 - 81/288 = 400 - 81/288 = 319/288 - In mixed form: 131/288
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