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Subtract 90/50 from 1/27

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 1 40/50

1/27 - 90/50 is -238/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    1/27 = 1 × 50/27 × 50 = 50/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    90/50 = 90 × 27/50 × 27 = 2430/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/1350 - 2430/1350 = 50 - 2430/1350 = -2380/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -238/135

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