Subtract 27/84 from 54/50
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 27/84
54/50 - 27/84 is 531/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
54/50 = 54 × 42/50 × 42 = 2268/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
27/84 = 27 × 25/84 × 25 = 675/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/2100 - 675/2100 = 2268 - 675/2100 = 1593/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 531/700
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