Subtract 27/18 from 7/50
1st number: 7/50, 2nd number: 1 9/18
7/50 - 27/18 is -34/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/450 - 675/450 = 63 - 675/450 = -612/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/25
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