Subtract 27/6 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 4 3/6
50/5 - 27/6 is 11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
50/5 = 50 × 6/5 × 6 = 300/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
27/6 = 27 × 5/6 × 5 = 135/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/30 - 135/30 = 300 - 135/30 = 165/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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