Subtract 6/50 from 72/27
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 6/50
72/27 - 6/50 is 191/75.
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,
72/27 = 72 × 50/27 × 50 = 3600/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/1350 - 162/1350 = 3600 - 162/1350 = 3438/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/75
- In mixed form: 241/75
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