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Subtract 5/27 from 50/4

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 5/27

50/4 - 5/27 is 665/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    50/4 = 50 × 27/4 × 27 = 1350/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1350/108 - 20/108 = 1350 - 20/108 = 1330/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 665/54
  6. In mixed form: 1217/54

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