Subtract 27/18 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 1 9/18
50/40 - 27/18 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
27/18 = 27 × 20/18 × 20 = 540/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 540/360 = 450 - 540/360 = -90/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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