Subtract 3/27 from 96/50
1st number: 1 46/50, 2nd number: 3/27
96/50 - 3/27 is 407/225.
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,
96/50 = 96 × 27/50 × 27 = 2592/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
3/27 = 3 × 50/27 × 50 = 150/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/1350 - 150/1350 = 2592 - 150/1350 = 2442/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 407/225
- In mixed form: 1182/225
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