Subtract 25/50 from 56/27
1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 25/50
56/27 - 25/50 is 85/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
56/27 = 56 × 50/27 × 50 = 2800/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
25/50 = 25 × 27/50 × 27 = 675/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/1350 - 675/1350 = 2800 - 675/1350 = 2125/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/54
- In mixed form: 131/54
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