Subtract 1/27 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1/27
50/45 - 1/27 is 29/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
50/45 = 50 × 3/45 × 3 = 150/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/135 - 5/135 = 150 - 5/135 = 145/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/27
- In mixed form: 12/27
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