Subtract 3/50 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 3/50
70/27 - 3/50 is 3419/1350.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 50/27 × 50 = 3500/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
3/50 = 3 × 27/50 × 27 = 81/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3500/1350 - 81/1350 = 3500 - 81/1350 = 3419/1350 - In mixed form: 2719/1350
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