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Subtract 27/50 from 1/3

1/3 - 27/50 is -31/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    1/3 = 1 × 50/3 × 50 = 50/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/150 - 81/150 = 50 - 81/150 = -31/150

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