Subtract 8/50 from 1/27
1/27 - 8/50 is -83/675.
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,
1/27 = 1 × 50/27 × 50 = 50/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1350 - 216/1350 = 50 - 216/1350 = -166/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/675
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