Subtract 63/27 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 2 9/27
70/50 - 63/27 is -14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
63/27 = 63 × 50/27 × 50 = 3150/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/1350 - 3150/1350 = 1890 - 3150/1350 = -1260/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15
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