Subtract 50/27 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 1 23/27
80/25 - 50/27 is 182/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
80/25 = 80 × 27/25 × 27 = 2160/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
50/27 = 50 × 25/27 × 25 = 1250/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/675 - 1250/675 = 2160 - 1250/675 = 910/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 182/135
- In mixed form: 147/135
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