Subtract 49/27 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1 22/27
50/6 - 49/27 is 176/27.
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,
49/27 = 49 × 2/27 × 2 = 98/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/54 - 98/54 = 450 - 98/54 = 352/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/27
- In mixed form: 614/27
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