Subtract 27/7 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 3 6/7
50/4 - 27/7 is 121/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
50/4 = 50 × 7/4 × 7 = 350/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
27/7 = 27 × 4/7 × 4 = 108/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/28 - 108/28 = 350 - 108/28 = 242/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/14
- In mixed form: 89/14
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