Subtract 27/49 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 27/49
50/40 - 27/49 is 137/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
50/40 = 50 × 49/40 × 49 = 2450/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
27/49 = 27 × 40/49 × 40 = 1080/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1960 - 1080/1960 = 2450 - 1080/1960 = 1370/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/196
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