Subtract 2/50 from 1/27, Solve 1/27

Subtract 2/50 from 1/27

1/27 - 2/50 is -2/675.

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,
2/50 = 2 × 27/50 × 27 = 54/1350
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1350 - 54/1350 = 50 - 54/1350 = -4/1350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/675

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