Subtract 30/50 from 1/27, Solve 1/27

Subtract 30/50 from 1/27

1/27 - 30/50 is -76/135.

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,
30/50 = 30 × 27/50 × 27 = 810/1350
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1350 - 810/1350 = 50 - 810/1350 = -760/1350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/135

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