Subtract 60/27 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 2 6/27
50/9 - 60/27 is 10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
50/9 = 50 × 3/9 × 3 = 150/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
60/27 = 60 × 1/27 × 1 = 60/27 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/27 - 60/27 = 150 - 60/27 = 90/27 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
- In mixed form: 31/3
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