Subtract 49/27 from 50/60
1st number: 50/60, 2nd number: 1 22/27
50/60 - 49/27 is -53/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
50/60 = 50 × 9/60 × 9 = 450/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
49/27 = 49 × 20/27 × 20 = 980/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/540 - 980/540 = 450 - 980/540 = -530/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/54
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/60-98/27 50/60-49/54 50/60-49/81