Subtract 18/27 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 18/27
50/6 - 18/27 is 23/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
50/6 = 50 × 9/6 × 9 = 450/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/54 - 36/54 = 450 - 36/54 = 414/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/3
- In mixed form: 72/3
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