Subtract 60/27 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 2 6/27
50/5 - 60/27 is 70/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
50/5 = 50 × 27/5 × 27 = 1350/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/135 - 300/135 = 1350 - 300/135 = 1050/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/9
- In mixed form: 77/9
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