Subtract 7/50 from 60/27
1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 7/50
60/27 - 7/50 is 937/450.
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,
60/27 = 60 × 50/27 × 50 = 3000/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
7/50 = 7 × 27/50 × 27 = 189/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/1350 - 189/1350 = 3000 - 189/1350 = 2811/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/450
- In mixed form: 237/450
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